Germany
December 1956- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenSonate Pathétique (Klaviersonate Nr. 8 C-moll Op. 13)
Vinyl pressings
Sonate Pathétique (Klaviersonate Nr. 8 C-moll Op. 13)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1956
13 pressings5 countriesClassicalClassical
Sonate Pathétique was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Pathétique
2 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
Germany
1956- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F 6 54 213 WIS 30245 A Made in GermanyRunout side A stamped
F 6 B 54 212 WIS 30245 B Made in GermanyRunout side B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPLFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPLFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 2457", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 2457", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 2457", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 302457", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 302457", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 / Deutsche Grammophon 30 2457", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon EPL 302457", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 2457", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 2457", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- Klaviersonate Nr. 8 C-moll Op. 13 (Pathétique)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sonate Pathétique are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sonate Pathétique are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1963.
When was Sonate Pathétique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 30 245 EPL, released December 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Sonate Pathétique is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 30 245 EPL) 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 Pathétique 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.
