Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2561 174 S 13Label Side A
2561 174 S 14Label Side B
Ludwig Van BeethovenSymphonie Nr. 7
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Nr. 7
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1972
16 pressings9 countriesClassicalRomanticSymphonyOrchestra
Symphonie Nr. 7 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. 7
9 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 63 729
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 63729
- Format
- LP
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 1111 487
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2561 174 S 13 320 5Label Side A
2561 174 S 14 25 p 1972 E72 ZI2Label Side B
Austria
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2561 174=2 513 320 24 3 Made in Austria C 2530 421 S1Stamped runout side A
'16 ℗1972 E 27 ◊Z 1 00 2561 174 S 14 2530 421 S2 Made in Austria 24Stamped runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 63 729First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 63729First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 1111 487First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Discolibro 8430 / Deutsche Grammophon 8430First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 2428LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530421LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1980 | South Korea | Sung Eum Limited SEL-200 288 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2543 169LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 20MG 0594LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Deutsche Grammophon 179 572 / Ex Libris 179 572LP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Nr. 7 A-dur Op. 92
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 7 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 7 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1980.
When was Symphonie Nr. 7 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, Austria, France and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 421.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie Nr. 7 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 421, 63 729, 63729, 1111 487) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2561 174 S 13 and 2561 174 S 14. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonie Nr. 7 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.
