France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2332
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2332-I-24Side 1
M2332-II-22Side 2
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphonie N°2 / Symphonie N°4
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie N°2 / Symphonie N°4
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1964
12 pressings7 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Symphonie N°2 / Symphonie N°4 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 Symphonie N°2 / Symphonie N°4
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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2332First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Concert Hall AM 2332 / Concert Hall M - 2332LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Concert Hall SMSC 2332LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Festival Classique FC 446LP | LP |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Concert Hall M-2332, SMS 2332, SMS-2332LP | LP |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2332 / Guilde Internationale Du Disque SMS-2332LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall SMS-2332 / Concert Hall M-2332LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Concert Hall SMS-2332LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Concert Hall SMS-2332LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris M 2332 / Concert Hall M-2332LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris M 2332 / Concert Hall M-2332LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Switzerland | Concert Hall SMS-2332LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphonie N°2 En Ré Majeur, Op 36
- Symphonie N°4 En Si Bémol Majeur, Op. 60
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie N°2 / Symphonie N°4 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphonie N°2 / Symphonie N°4 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1978.
When was Symphonie N°2 / Symphonie N°4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in France. One of them is Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2332.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie N°2 / Symphonie N°4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-2332) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M2332-I-24 and M2332-II-22. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonie N°2 / Symphonie N°4 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.
