Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 138 894/95 SLPM
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenStreichquartette Op. 59 Nr. 1-3 (Rasumowsky Quartette)
Vinyl pressings
Streichquartette Op. 59 Nr. 1-3 (Rasumowsky Quartette)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1964
10 pressings4 countriesClassicalString EnsembleClassical
Streichquartette Op. 59 Nr. 1-3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Streichquartette Op. 59 Nr. 1-3
1 pressing came out in 1964, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 894/95 SLPMFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 016LP | LP |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 479 8120LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 138 894 / 5LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 016LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 894/95 SLPMLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18 894/95 LPMLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 180 503 / Deutsche Grammophon 180 504LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 894/95 SLPMLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 894/95 SLPMLP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Tracklist
- Streichquartett F-dur Op. 59 Nr. 1
- Streichquartett E-moll Op. 59 Nr. 2
- Streichquartett C-dur Op. 59 Nr. 3
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Streichquartette Op. 59 Nr. 1-3 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Streichquartette Op. 59 Nr. 1-3 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 2017.
When was Streichquartette Op. 59 Nr. 1-3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 138 894/95 SLPM.
How do I tell if my copy of Streichquartette Op. 59 Nr. 1-3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 138 894/95 SLPM) 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 Streichquartette Op. 59 Nr. 1-3 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.
