Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 645 S 1 3 20 M 10Etchings side A
2530 645 = 2 S2 320 X 1Etchings side B
Ludwig Van BeethovenSonaten Nr.30 Op.109 · Nr.31 Op.110
Vinyl pressings
Sonaten Nr.30 Op.109 · Nr.31 Op.110
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1976
18 pressings10 countriesRomanticSonataPianoClassical
Sonaten Nr.30 Op.109 · Nr.31 Op.110 was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sonaten Nr.30 Op.109 · Nr.31 Op.110
6 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645
- Format
- LP, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
2530 645 S 1 3 20 V 1stamped side A
2530 645 S 2 320 V 2stamped side B
Brazil
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Europe
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 645 S 1 V 3 20 Made in Austria 24 2Runout side A, stamped
2530 645 S 2 V 3 20 Made in Austria 2 3 24Runout side B, stamped
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2530 645 S 1 3 20Runout A
2530 645 = 2 52 320Runout B
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 645 S 1 3 20 9 4Runout Side A
2530 645 = 2 S2 320 18 4Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645First yearLP, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1976 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645 / Deutsche Grammophon 25 30 645LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 011LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 011LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 011LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 479 6654LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 011LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG1006LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Klaviersonate Nr.30 E-Dur Op.109
- Klaviersonate Nr.31 As-Dur Op.110
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sonaten Nr.30 Op.109 · Nr.31 Op.110 are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Sonaten Nr.30 Op.109 · Nr.31 Op.110 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1976 and 1982.
When was Sonaten Nr.30 Op.109 · Nr.31 Op.110 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, Brazil, Europe, France and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 645.
How do I tell if my copy of Sonaten Nr.30 Op.109 · Nr.31 Op.110 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 645) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2530 645 S 1 3 20 M 10 and 2530 645 = 2 S2 320 X 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sonaten Nr.30 Op.109 · Nr.31 Op.110 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.
