Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society M-972Concert Hall M-972
- Format
- LP, 7", Mono
- Runout / matrix
6 M 972 1 24 1 1 45Runout side A
6 M 972 2 24 1 1 3Runout side B
Ludwig van BeethovenSonate Nr. 14 In Cis Moll, "Mondschein"
Vinyl pressings
Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis Moll, "Mondschein"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1963
14 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis Moll, "Mondschein" was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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"
6 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M 972
- Format
- LP, 7"
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M 972Concert Hall M-972
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
M 972 ▽ 1T ▽ 4//420 12 2Side A runout
M 972 ▽ 2T ▽ 3//420 11 1 4Side B runout
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall SMS 972Concert Hall M-972
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
MX150190 SMS972-1-1Side A Runout Groove Stamped
MX150191 SMS972-11-1Side B Runout Groove Stamped
Japan
1963- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall M 972
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
Switzerland
1963- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society M-972
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
M 972-I-21 TURunout side A
M 972-II-21 TURunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Concert Hall SMS 972 / Concert Hall M-972First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Australia | Concert Hall M-972LP, 7", Club Edition · Club edition | LP, 7", Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1963 | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society M-972 / Concert Hall M-972First yearLP, 7", Mono · Mono | LP, 7", Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | Concert Hall M 972First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1963 | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society M-972First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1963 | UK | Concert Hall M 972First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1963 | UK | Concert Hall M 972 / Concert Hall M-972First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Concert Hall SMS-9727", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-9727", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall M-972LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society M-972 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-972LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society M-972 / Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-972LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| ? | Japan | Concert Hall SM-972 / Concert Hall SM 972LP, 7", Stereo | LP, 7", Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Musical Masterpiece Society M-972LP, 7" | LP, 7" |
Tracklist
- Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor Op. 27, No. 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis Moll, "Mondschein" are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis Moll, "Mondschein" are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis Moll, "Mondschein" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Germany, UK, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Musical Masterpiece Society M-972.
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 M-972, M 972, SMS 972) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6 M 972 1 24 1 1 45 and 6 M 972 2 24 1 1 3. 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.
