UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall SMS-990Concert Hall M9901
- Format
- LP, 7", Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenSonate Nr. 14 In Cis-Moll, "Mondschein"
Vinyl pressings
Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis-Moll, "Mondschein"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1964
35 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassical
Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis-Moll, "Mondschein" was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis-Moll, "Mondschein"
3 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M 990Concert Hall M-990
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
M 990 1T//9 420 1 1 1Runout side A
M 990 2T//3 420 1 1 1Runout side B
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M 990Concert Hall M-990
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
M 990 1T//3 420 1 1 2Runout side A
M 990 2T 1 //3 420 1 1 1 1Runout side B
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Concert Hall SMS-990 / Concert Hall M9901First yearLP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Concert Hall M 990 / Concert Hall M-990First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1964 | UK | Concert Hall M 990 / Concert Hall M-990First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1966 | Europe | Concert Hall M 990 / Concert Hall SM-990LP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Concert Hall M-990 / Concert Hall M 990LP, 7", Mono · Mono | LP, 7", Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Concert Hall M-990 / Concert Hall SMS 990LP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Concert Hall M 990 / Concert Hall SMS-990LP, 7", Reissue | LP, 7", Reissue |
Year unknown28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Concert Hall SMS 990 / Concert Hall SMS-990LP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Concert Hall SMS-990 / Concert Hall SMS 990LP, 7", Club Edition · Club edition | LP, 7", Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Europe | Concert Hall M 990 / Concert Hall M-990LP, 7", Mono · Mono | LP, 7", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Europe | Concert Hall M-990LP, 7", Mono · Mono | LP, 7", Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque SMS 9907", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-9907", 33 ⅓ RPM, Club Edition · Club edition | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-9907", 33 ⅓ RPM, Club Edition · Club edition | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall SMS-990LP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall M-990 / Concert Hall M 990LP, 7", Mono · Mono | LP, 7", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall M-990 / Concert Hall M 990LP, 7", Mono · Mono | LP, 7", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall M-990 / Concert Hall SMS-990LP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall SMS-990LP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall SMS-990LP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall M-990 / Concert Hall SMS-990LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall M-990 / Concert Hall M 990LP, 7", Mono · Mono | LP, 7", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis-Moll "Mondschein"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis-Moll, "Mondschein" are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis-Moll, "Mondschein" are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1964 and 1966.
When was Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis-Moll, "Mondschein" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Concert Hall SMS-990.
How do I tell if my copy of Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis-Moll, "Mondschein" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMS-990, M 990) 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 Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis-Moll, "Mondschein" 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.
