Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2563 798 = 10 S 7 320Side A runout stamped
2563 798 = 9 S 8 320Side B runout stamped
2563 798 S 7Side A label
2563 798 S 8Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Nr. 5
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1977
25 pressings10 countriesRomanticClassicalOrchestraSymphony
Symphonie Nr. 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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. 5
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2563 798 S 7=16 320 1 5 NSide A, variant 1
2563 798 S 8=11 N17 320 OA.O . 8 B A PSide B, variant 1
2563 798 S 7=16 320 1 1A GB D SSide A, variant 2
2563 798 S 7=13 320 1 C ASide B, variant 2
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2563 798=10 S 7 320 V4 1A. 2 0.25Variant 1 Runout side A
2563 798=9 S 8 320 V4 2Variant 1 Runout side B
2563 798 S 7 = 16 320 A K 1 1 AVariant 2 Runout Side A
2563 798 S 8 = 13 320 W 3Variant 2 Runout Side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105
- Format
- LP
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2563 798 / Deutsche Grammophon 2740 172First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 46 504 7LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 176 134First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105 / Deutsche Grammophon MG 1125LP | LP |
| 1978 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 31 105LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 31 105LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 58594 25 31 105LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1983 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon UCJG-9034LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Nr. 5 C-moll Op. 67
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 5 are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 5 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 2009.
When was Symphonie Nr. 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2531 105.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie Nr. 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2531 105, 2563 798, XL 176 134) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2563 798 = 10 S 7 320 and 2563 798 = 9 S 8 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonie Nr. 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.
