US
November 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9864
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Styrene
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Sonatas "Moonlight" "Pathetique" "Appassionata"
Vinyl pressings
Piano Sonatas "Moonlight" "Pathetique" "Appassionata"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1956
20 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassical
Piano Sonatas "Moonlight" "Pathetique"… was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Sonatas "Moonlight" "Pathetique"…
3 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
US
November 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9864
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9864
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Decca DL 9864First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Decca DL 9864First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Styrene | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Styrene |
| 1956 | US | Decca DL 9864First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 087LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 087LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 087LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 087LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 087LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 087LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 19 087 / Deutsche Grammophon 19 087 LPEMLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM-19087LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon LGG 19087LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 19 087LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 19 087LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Heliodor 2548 232LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPEM 19 087LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 20MG 0313LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon LGM-114LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 19087LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 19087LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Piano Sonata No.14 in C-sharp Minor, op,27 No.2 "Moonlight"
- Piano Sonata No.8 in C Minor, op.13 "Pathetique"
- Piano Sonata No.23 in F Minor, op.57 "Appassionata"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Sonatas "Moonlight" "Pathetique"… are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Piano Sonatas "Moonlight" "Pathetique"… are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1956 and 1965.
When was Piano Sonatas "Moonlight" "Pathetique"… first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 9864, released November 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Sonatas "Moonlight" "Pathetique"… is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 9864) 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 Sonatas "Moonlight" "Pathetique"… 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.
