Poland
1962- Label and catalog number
- Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0166
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenSonaty
Vinyl pressings
Sonaty
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1962
12 pressings2 countriesRomanticClassical
Sonaty was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Sonaty
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0166First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0166LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Japan | Columbia MS-1008-PMLP | LP |
| 1969 | Japan | Columbia MS-1008-PXLP | LP |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0166LP | LP |
| 1976 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0166LP | LP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0166LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0166LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0166LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0166 / Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0166LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0166LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0166 / Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0166LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Sonata, Quasi Una Fantasia Cis-moll "Księżycowa" (In C Sharp Minor "Moonlight") Op. 27 No. 2
- Sonata C-moll "Patetyczna" (In C Minor "Pathétique") Op. 13
- Sonata F-moll "Appassionata" (In F Minor "Appassionata") Op. 57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sonaty are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sonaty are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1962 and 1976.
When was Sonaty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Poland. One of them is Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0166.
How do I tell if my copy of Sonaty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XL 0166) 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 Sonaty 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.
