Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18 539
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ⓟ 1963 G3 SCHW-K 3A 18539 A Made in GermanyRunout A
ⓟ 1963 G3 SCHW-K 3A 18539 B Made in GermanyRunout B
Ludwig van BeethovenStreichquartett Cis-Moll Op. 131
Vinyl pressings
Streichquartett Cis-Moll Op. 131
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1963
12 pressings2 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Streichquartett Cis-Moll Op. 131 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 Streichquartett Cis-Moll Op. 131
1 pressing came out in 1963, 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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18 539First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 899 SLPMLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 899LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 899 SLPMLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 851LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 851LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 851LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 899 SLPMLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 851LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 851LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 899LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 899 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 899LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Streichquartett cis-moll Op. 131
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Streichquartett Cis-Moll Op. 131 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Streichquartett Cis-Moll Op. 131 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1963 and 1987.
When was Streichquartett Cis-Moll Op. 131 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 18 539.
How do I tell if my copy of Streichquartett Cis-Moll Op. 131 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 18 539) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ⓟ 1963 G3 SCHW-K 3A 18539 A Made in Germany and ⓟ 1963 G3 SCHW-K 3A 18539 B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Streichquartett Cis-Moll Op. 131 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.
