German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1975- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 26 416
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenSinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
Vinyl pressings
Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1975
12 pressings6 countriesClassicalSymphonyClassical
Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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)
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6570 165
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6599 732
- Format
- LP
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Victor CD4K-7547
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
CD4K 7547A 112 (star)Side A
CD4K 7547B 11Side B
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 416First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 8 26 416LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Germany | Philips 6599 732First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Japan | Victor CD4K-7547First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | UK | Philips 6570 165First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Philips 6527 059LP | LP |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 416LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1988 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 416LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Brazil | RGE 330.7033LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 8 26 416LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 8 26 416LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | Japan | Victor VIC-3117LP | 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?
12 vinyl pressings of Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1991.
When was Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in German Democratic Republic (GDR), UK, Germany, Japan. One of them is ETERNA 8 26 416.
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 26 416, 6570 165, 6599 732, CD4K-7547) 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 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.
