Vinyl pressings
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1977
Symphonien Nr. 1 - Nr. 2 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.
8 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 795 S1 = 9 320 3 1G 1HSide A runout, variant 1
2563 795 S2 = 11 3 20Side B runout, variant 1
2563 795 S1 =9 320 BD 3.3CSide A runout, variant 2
2563 795 S2=10 320 AY 1-4A.1B.5ASide B runout, variant 2
2563 795 = 2 S1Side A
2563 795 = 2 S2Side B
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 795First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531101 / Collection PRESTIGE 2531101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 46 501 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 176 132First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101 / Deutsche Grammophon 2531-101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101 / Deutsche Grammophon 25 31 101LP | LP |
| 1979 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 1122LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
17 vinyl pressings of Symphonien Nr. 1 - Nr. 2 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1981.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2531 101.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2531 101, 46 501 3, 2563 795, 2531101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2563 795 S1 = 9 320 3 1G 1H and 2563 795 S2 = 11 3 20. 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.
