Vinyl pressings
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1977
Symphonie Nr. 7 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.
7 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
2563 800 = 5 S 11 II 320 3 4 V 2D ∙ 25Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
2563 800 = 3 S12 320 4 2 5Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
2563 800 = 4 S 11 320 2 4 1∙5Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
2563 800 = 3 S12 320 4 5 5Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
2563 800 = 5 S 11 320 16L <Side A
2563 800 = 3 S12 320 E11 16A.13Side B
2563 800 S 11Label Side A
2563 800 S 12Label Side B
(2563800 crossed out)=5 S A/9 320 2531107 A/9 2 5 5Runout (variant 1) (stamped/etched) side A
(2563800 crossed out)=3 S12 B/7 320 2531107 B/7 5 5 25 2531107 A/9Runout (variant 1) (stamped/etched) side B
= 5 5 11 A/7 320 253 1107 A/7 2Label Side A
= 3 5 12 B/6 320 253 1107 B/6 2Label Side B
2531 107 2563 800 1Center Label A
2531 107 2563 800 2Center Label B
2563 800 = 5 S 11 320Runout A Side - Machine stamped
2563 800 = 3 S12 320Runout B Side - Machine stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2563 800 / Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 176 133First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 1127 / Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107 / Deutsche Grammophon 25 31 107LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 46 506 2LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 46506LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 46 506 2LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
22 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 7 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1983.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2531 107.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2531 107, 2563 800, XL 176 133) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2563 800 = 5 S 11 II 320 3 4 V 2D ∙ 25 and 2563 800 = 3 S12 320 4 2 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
