US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WN 18003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV21646-1ASide A runout
XTV21647-1ASide B runout
XTV 21646Side 1 label
XTV 21647Side 2 label
Ludwig van BeethovenSeptet In E Flat Op.20
Vinyl pressings
Septet In E Flat Op.20
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1955
12 pressings5 countriesClassicalRomanticChamber MusicString Ensemble
Septet In E Flat Op.20 was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Septet In E Flat Op.20
3 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Westminster SWN 18003Westminster WN 18003
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV21646-1A BA runout (B etched symbol)
XTV21647-1AB runout
XTV 21646A label
XTV 21647B label
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Whitehall Records WH 20068
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | Whitehall Records WH 20068First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Westminster WN 18003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Westminster SWN 18003 / Westminster WN 18003First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Westminster XWN 18003 / Westminster WN 18003LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Heliodor 479 021LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Heliodor 479 021LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Heliodor 479 021LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Japan | Westminster MH 5039LP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Japan | Westminster G-10580 / Westminster XWN 18003LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Westminster ML 5079LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Westminster PWN 349LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Westminster XWN 18003 / Westminster WN 18003LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Septet In E Flat, Op. 20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Septet In E Flat Op.20 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Septet In E Flat Op.20 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1987.
When was Septet In E Flat Op.20 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK. One of them is Westminster WN 18003.
How do I tell if my copy of Septet In E Flat Op.20 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WN 18003, SWN 18003, WH 20068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XTV21646-1A and XTV21647-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Septet In E Flat Op.20 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.
