Czechoslovakia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Supraphon SUA 10415
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenString Quartets Op. 18 No. 6 And Op. 135
Vinyl pressings
String Quartets Op. 18 No. 6 And Op. 135
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1963
15 pressings5 countriesClassicalClassical
String Quartets Op. 18 No. 6 And Op. 135 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 String Quartets Op. 18 No. 6 And Op. 135
2 pressings 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.
Czechoslovakia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Supraphon SUA 10415
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10415First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10415First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Supraphon 80 229 PKLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10415LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA ST 50415LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Supraphon SUA ST 50415LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 50 415 / Supraphon SUA ST 50415LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA ST 50415LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10415LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10415LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10415LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Supraphon SUA 10415LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Parliament PLPS 623LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Parliament PLP 623LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USA & Canada | Parliament PLPS 623LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- String Quartet No. 6 In B Flat Major, Op. 18
- String Quartet No. 6 In B Flat Major, Op. 18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of String Quartets Op. 18 No. 6 And Op. 135 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of String Quartets Op. 18 No. 6 And Op. 135 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1977.
When was String Quartets Op. 18 No. 6 And Op. 135 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Czechoslovakia. One of them is Supraphon SUA 10415.
How do I tell if my copy of String Quartets Op. 18 No. 6 And Op. 135 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUA 10415) 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 String Quartets Op. 18 No. 6 And Op. 135 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.
