German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1959- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 7 20 059
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
K 8 203 243 1A1DSide A
K 8 203 244 1A1CSide B
203 243Label A
203 244Label B
Ludwig van BeethovenSinfonie Nr. 8 F-dur Op. 93
Vinyl pressings
Sinfonie Nr. 8 F-dur Op. 93
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1959
15 pressings2 countriesClassicalClassical
Sinfonie Nr. 8 F-dur Op. 93 was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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. 8 F-dur Op. 93
2 pressings came out in 1959, 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)
1959- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 7 20 059
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
K 8 203 243 1A2BSide A
K 8 203 244 1A2DSide B
203 243Label A
203 244Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 059First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 059First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 059LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 059LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 059LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 059LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 059LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 059LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 720059LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 7 20 059LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0632 / Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0632LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Fontana 875 057 CYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0632LP | LP |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0632 / Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0632LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0632LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Sinfonie Nr. 8 F-dur Op. 93
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sinfonie Nr. 8 F-dur Op. 93 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Sinfonie Nr. 8 F-dur Op. 93 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1973.
When was Sinfonie Nr. 8 F-dur Op. 93 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 7 20 059.
How do I tell if my copy of Sinfonie Nr. 8 F-dur Op. 93 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 20 059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 8 203 243 1A1D and K 8 203 244 1A1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sinfonie Nr. 8 F-dur Op. 93 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.
