German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1956- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA LPM 8 20 001
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
820001 * A A 6 0 8504 V Made in GermanySide A [Stamped]
820001 B A 6 0 8505 V Made in GermanySide B [Stamped]
Ludwig Van BeethovenSinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
Vinyl pressings
Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1956
11 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassical
Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) 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 Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
2 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1956- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA LPM 8 20 001
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A 6 0 203 017 A1-4 0 8504 V IIRunout side A
A 6 0203018 0 8505 V A2BRunout side B
0–8504Label side A
0–8505Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA LPM 8 20 001First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA LPM 8 20 001First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 001LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 001LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 001LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 001LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 001LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 001LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Le Chant Du Monde LDX-SP 1503LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Germany | ETERNA 8 20 001 / Berlin Classics 0033211BCLP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 001LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
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?
11 vinyl pressings of Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1956 and 2008.
When was Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA LPM 8 20 001.
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 LPM 8 20 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 820001 * A A 6 0 8504 V Made in Germany and 820001 B A 6 0 8505 V Made in Germany. 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.
