Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPM
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
38 p 1962 LZ HR-S 138 808 C A Made In GermanySide A
3 L2 HR-S 138 808 B
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphonien 8 & 9 (Finale)
Vinyl pressings
Symphonien 8 & 9 (Finale)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1962
20 pressings6 countriesClassicalRomanticSymphonyOrchestra
Symphonien 8 & 9 (Finale) 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 Symphonien 8 & 9 (Finale)
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
New Zealand
1962- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138808Deutsche Grammophon 138808
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
South Africa
1962- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 808Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18808
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
188 0 8 A ℗ 1962 6 L2 HR-SL 004308 - 2 BRunout, Side A - stamped [004308 - 2 B: each digit over-stamped with a X]
18808 B 3 ℗ 1962 1 K2 HR-S 004307 - 3 ARunout, Side B - stamped [004307 - 3 A: each digit over-stamped with a X]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPMFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138808 / Deutsche Grammophon 138808First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | South Africa | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 808 / Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 808LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 808LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 808LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 808LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPMLP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPMLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPMLP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 808LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPMLP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPMLP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPMLP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPMLP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Chile | Deutsche Grammophon 138 807LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB STV 213 501 / PGP RTB STV 213501LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Yugoslavia | Deutsche Grammophon STV 213501 / PGP RTB STV 213501LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Yugoslavia | Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 / PGP RTB STV 213 501LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB STV 213 501 / PGP RTB STV 213501LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- IX. Symphonie D-Moll Op. 125
- Symphonie Nr. 8 F-Dur Op. 93
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonien 8 & 9 (Finale) are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Symphonien 8 & 9 (Finale) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1987.
When was Symphonien 8 & 9 (Finale) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Germany, New Zealand, South Africa. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPM.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonien 8 & 9 (Finale) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 138 808 SLPM, SLPM 138808, LPM 18 808) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 38 p 1962 LZ HR-S 138 808 C A Made In Germany and 3 L2 HR-S 138 808 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonien 8 & 9 (Finale) 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.
