German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1961- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 181
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
X 0203581 1A2BRunout side A
X 0203582 1A2CRunout side B
0 203 581Label side A
0 203 582Label side B
Ludwig van BeethovenSinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
Vinyl pressings
Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1961
35 pressings8 countriesClassicalClassical
Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 181First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 181LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 412LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 101LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 412 / phonoclub 8 20 412LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 101LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1965 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 101LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 412 / phonoclub 8 20 412LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Eterna 8 25 101LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 412LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 412LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 412LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 412LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 412LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 412LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 412LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 412LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 412LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | Mexico | Fontana FONS-016 / Fontana 13016LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 412LP, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 412LP, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Fontana 698.045 CLLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Fontana 700 131 WGYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Fontana 700 131 WGYLP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Fontana 700 131 WGYLP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Fontana FG-18LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 698 045 CLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 200 131 WGYLP | LP |
Tracklist
- Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 1987.
When was Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 20 181.
How do I tell if my copy of Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 20 181) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X 0203581 1A2B and X 0203582 1A2C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) 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.
