Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society M-2245
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 2245 PT1-33 TURunout side A, etched
M 2245 PT2-33Runout side B, etched
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphonie Nr. 9 In D-moll Chorsymphonie
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Nr. 9 In D-moll Chorsymphonie
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1962
11 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphonie Nr. 9 In D-moll Chorsymphonie was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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. 9 In D-moll Chorsymphonie
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 4 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society M-2245
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 2245 PT I-33 TUA runout, etched
M 2245 PT 2-33B runout, etched
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall AM-2245Concert Hall AM 2245
- Format
- LP
France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Guilde Internationale Du Disque M - 2245Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS-2245
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M6 217260 XPARTX 48973 2Side A
M6 217261 XPARTX 48974 2Side B
M 2245 -I- 36Side A, Hand-etched
M 2245 -II- 36Side B, Hand-etched
France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Guilde Internationale Du Disque M - 2245Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS-2245
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
xPartx 48.973Side A, Center Label
xPartx 48.974Side B, Center Label
Italy
1962- Label and catalog number
- Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 2245 PA
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M - 2245 / Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS-2245First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M - 2245 / Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS-2245First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2245First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2245First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS 2245 PAFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | UK | Concert Hall AM-2245 / Concert Hall AM 2245First yearLP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity AFLP-82551LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2172LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS-2245LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2245LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2172LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Nr. 9 In D-moll, Op. 125 "Chorsymphonie"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 9 In D-moll Chorsymphonie are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Nr. 9 In D-moll Chorsymphonie are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1982.
When was Symphonie Nr. 9 In D-moll Chorsymphonie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Germany, UK, France, Italy. One of them is Musical Masterpiece Society M-2245.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie Nr. 9 In D-moll Chorsymphonie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-2245, AM-2245, M - 2245, MMS 2245 PA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 2245 PT1-33 TU and M 2245 PT2-33. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonie Nr. 9 In D-moll Chorsymphonie 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.
