Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 894 063 ZKY
- Format
- LP
Ludwig van BeethovenPastorale
Vinyl pressings
Pastorale
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1970
14 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Pastorale was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Pastorale
3 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 894 063 ZKY
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 894 063 ZKY
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA 839 500 1Y 6 670 11 22C 2Runout side A
AA 839 500 2Y 2 670 11 6C 1Runout side B
839 500.1 YLabel side A
839 500.2 YLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Fontana 894 063 ZKYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | Fontana 894 063 ZKYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Fontana 894 063 ZKYFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Spain | Philips 65 39 021LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 6539 021LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6539 021LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 835 067 AYLP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 610 800 VLLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 839 500 VGYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02026 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 067 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 067 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 067 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Philips SGL 5808LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Nr. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pastorale are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Pastorale are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1976.
When was Pastorale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Netherlands, Italy. One of them is Fontana 894 063 ZKY.
How do I tell if my copy of Pastorale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 894 063 ZKY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pastorale on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
