Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2563 799 S 9Side A label
2563 799 S 10Side B label
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphonie Nr. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale"
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Nr. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1977
26 pressings11 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonie Nr. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale" 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. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale"
17 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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 106
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2563 799 S 9 = 5 320 V4 6Side A runout stamped
2563 799 S 10 320 V4 6Side B runout stamped
2563 799 S 9Side A label
2563 799 S 10Side B label
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106Deutsche Grammophon SKL 105
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
104 305 A
104 305 B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2563 799 S 9Side A label
2563 799 S 10Side B label
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 46 505
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2563 799 S 9Side A label
2563 799 S 10Side B label
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2563 799 S 9=8 320 1.3C.9E ASRunout (stamped) side A
2563 799 S 10=9 320 1.3D A BRunout (stamped) side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 46 505First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2563 799First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106 / Deutsche Grammophon SKL 105First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 46 505First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 1126 / Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 31 106First yearLP | LP |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 31 106LP | LP |
| 1982 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2543 029LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 46 505 4LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Nr. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale" are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale" are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1977 and 1983.
When was Symphonie Nr. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2531 106.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie Nr. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2531 106, 46 505, 2563 799, MG 1126) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2563 799 S 9 and 2563 799 S 10. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonie Nr. 6 F-dur Op. 68 "Pastorale" 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.
