Netherlands
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips A 02330 L
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Sonata No. 29 Op. 106 "Hammerklavier"
Vinyl pressings
Piano Sonata No. 29 Op. 106 "Hammerklavier"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1963
10 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Piano Sonata No. 29 Op. 106 "Hammerklavier" was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Piano Sonata No. 29 Op. 106 "Hammerklavier"
1 pressing came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Netherlands | Philips A 02330 LFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | Philips SFL-7845LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips GLS134LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Philips GL134 / Philips GL-134LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | Philips SLP 9 663LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips 835 208 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 802 732 LYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 208 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Philips SAL 3484 / Philips 835 208 AYLP | LP |
| ? | UK | Philips AL 3484 / Philips A 02330 LLP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Piano Sonata No. 29 In B Flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Sonata No. 29 Op. 106 "Hammerklavier" are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Piano Sonata No. 29 Op. 106 "Hammerklavier" are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1965.
When was Piano Sonata No. 29 Op. 106 "Hammerklavier" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Netherlands. One of them is Philips A 02330 L.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Sonata No. 29 Op. 106 "Hammerklavier" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 02330 L) 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 Piano Sonata No. 29 Op. 106 "Hammerklavier" 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.
