Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437
- Format
- LP, Album
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphonie Nr. 3 »Eroica«
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Nr. 3 »Eroica«
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1972
11 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonie Nr. 3 »Eroica« was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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. 3 »Eroica«
5 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Austria
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
15 ℗1972 E72 ◊Z1 00 2561 170 S6 Made in Austria H 2530 437 S1 24 10Side A runout stamped
15 ℗1972 E72 ◊Z1 00 2561 170 S6 Made in Austria H 2530 437 S2 24Side B runout stamped
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 29 694-7LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 2417 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 30 437 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2862 030LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2543 165LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Deutsche Grammophon 179 563LP, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Special Edition, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 »Eroica«
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 3 »Eroica« are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 3 »Eroica« are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1975.
When was Symphonie Nr. 3 »Eroica« first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, Austria, France and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 437.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie Nr. 3 »Eroica« is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 437) 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. 3 »Eroica« 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.
