Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 311
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1.0. 1 H B 0 2562 156 S7=3 320Side 1 stamped
AL 1.5.2A 2562 156 S8=2 320Side 2 stamped
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphonie No. 5
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie No. 5
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonie No. 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 No. 5
2 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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.
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 311
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 311First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 311First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 311LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 311LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 28MG 0018 / Deutsche Grammophon 2531 311LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 311LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 622LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 622LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1987 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 622LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 311LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Nr. 5 C-moll Op. 67
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie No. 5 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphonie No. 5 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1987.
When was Symphonie No. 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, France. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2531 311.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie No. 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2531 311) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1.0. 1 H B 0 2562 156 S7=3 320 and AL 1.5.2A 2562 156 S8=2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonie No. 5 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.
