Sweden
1957- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall Society M 2040
- Format
- LP, Album
Ludwig Van BeethovenSymphonie Nr. 2 In D-Dur / Symphonie Nr. 4 In B-Dur
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Nr. 2 In D-Dur / Symphonie Nr. 4 In B-Dur
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1957
12 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphonie Nr. 2 In D-Dur was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Nr. 2 In D-Dur
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Sweden | Concert Hall Society M 2040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Concert Hall MMS-2040 / Concert Hall M 2040LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2040LP | LP |
| ? | Unknown | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2040LP | LP |
| ? | Unknown | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2040LP | LP |
| ? | Unknown | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2040LP | LP |
| ? | Europe | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2040LP | LP |
| ? | Europe | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2040LP | LP |
| ? | Europe | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2040LP | LP |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS-2040LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2040LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Concert Hall AM 2040LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 36
- Symphony No. 4 In B Flat, Op. 36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 2 In D-Dur are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 2 In D-Dur are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1981.
When was Symphonie Nr. 2 In D-Dur first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Sweden. One of them is Concert Hall Society M 2040.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie Nr. 2 In D-Dur is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 2040) 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 Symphonie Nr. 2 In D-Dur 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.
