UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Unicorn Records WFS 8
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WFS 8 A-2Side A Runout
WFS 8 B-2Side B Runout
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphonie Nr. 7 A-Dur
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Nr. 7 A-Dur
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1972
13 pressings7 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphonie Nr. 7 A-Dur 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 A-Dur
5 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Unicorn Records WFS 8
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WFS 8 A-2Side A Runout
WFS 8 B-2Side B Runout
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Unicorn Records WFS 8
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WPR WFS8 A//1 420 03 1 1 BSide A Runout
WFS8 B//1 420 03 1 1 5Side B Runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Turnabout TV-S 34509
- Format
- LP, Album · Electronic Stereo
Japan
May 1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DXM-151-UCUnicorn Records DXM-151-UC
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 | UK | Unicorn Records WFS 8First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | UK | Unicorn Records WFS 8First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | UK | Unicorn Records WFS 8First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Turnabout TV-S 34509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Columbia DXM-151-UC / Unicorn Records DXM-151-UCFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Italy | Super Oscar SPO 1029LP | LP |
| 1976 | Italy | Ariston Auditorio Classico ARCL/13036LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Intercord 125.804LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Mexico | Turnabout TVS 50064LP | LP |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Saphir INT 120.924LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | Spain | Doblon 50.2007LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Seven Seas K17C 9420LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Fontana FCM-52(M)LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Nr. 7 A-Dur
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 7 A-Dur are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 7 A-Dur are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1984.
When was Symphonie Nr. 7 A-Dur first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Japan. One of them is Unicorn Records WFS 8.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie Nr. 7 A-Dur is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WFS 8, TV-S 34509, DXM-151-UC) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WFS 8 A-2 and WFS 8 B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonie Nr. 7 A-Dur 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.
