Netherlands
1952- Label and catalog number
- Philips A 00609 R
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
AA 00609.1R 6Side 1
AA 00609.2R 14Side 2
Ludwig van BeethovenSonata Pathétique No. 8 / Moonlight Sonata No. 14
Vinyl pressings
Sonata Pathétique No. 8 / Moonlight Sonata No. 14
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1952
10 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassicalClassical
Sonata Pathétique No. 8 was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Sonata Pathétique No. 8
2 pressings came out in 1952, 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia RL 3074
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Netherlands | Philips A 00609 RFirst yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1952 | US | Columbia RL 3074First yearLP | LP |
| 1957 | US | Harmony HL 7060LP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips A 00609 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Denmark | Philips S 06067 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Denmark | Philips A 00609 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | Philips S 06.067 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 06067 R10" | 10" |
| ? | Norway | Philips S 06067 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | UK | Philips A 06067 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Tracklist
- Sonata No. 8, C Minor Op. 13 ("Pathétique")
- Sonata No. 14, C Sharp Minor Op. 27 No. 2 ("Moonlight")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sonata Pathétique No. 8 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sonata Pathétique No. 8 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1952 and 1957.
When was Sonata Pathétique No. 8 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in Netherlands, US. One of them is Philips A 00609 R.
How do I tell if my copy of Sonata Pathétique No. 8 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 00609 R, RL 3074) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 00609.1R 6 and AA 00609.2R 14. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sonata Pathétique No. 8 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.
