US
February 16, 1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M2RY-1665--5SSide 1
M2RY-1666-10SSide 2
M2 RY1667-1SSide 3
M2RY-1668--4SSide 4
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphonies 1 And 9
Vinyl pressings
Symphonies 1 And 9
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1962
15 pressings6 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Symphonies 1 And 9 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 Symphonies 1 And 9
8 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.
US
February 16, 1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 6096
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M2 RY1665-1S(var. 1) side A, stamped
M2 RY1666-4S(var. 1) side B, stamped
M2 RY1667-1S(var. 1) side C, stamped
M2 RY1668-1S(var. 1) side D, stamped
US
February 16, 1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6096RCA Victor Red Seal LM 6096
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2 RP1661-1Sside A, stamped
M2 RY1662-4Sside B, stamped
M2 RY1663-1Sside C, stamped
M2 RY1664-1Sside D, stamped
US
February 16, 1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M2 RY1665-1S I Λ1Side 1 Runout
M2 RY1668-1S I Λ1Side 4 Runout
M2 RY1666-4S I Λ2Side 2 Runout
M2 RY1667-1S I Λ4Side 3 Runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 6096
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M2RY-1665-3S HLabel side 1
M2RY-1666-5S HLabel side 2
M2RY-1667-3S HLabel side 3
M2RY-1668-3S HLabel side 4
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal SB 6500-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | El Salvador | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | UK | RCA Red Seal SB 6500-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Armed Forces Radio & Television Service Station Library C-1403 / Armed Forces Radio & Television Service Station Library C-1404LP, Transcription, Mono · Mono | LP, Transcription, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 6096First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 6096First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6096 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 6096First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor 630.800-801 / RCA 630.800-801LP, Album, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Victor 640.800-801LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA LM 6096 1-2LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor RB-6500-1LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125 ("Choral")
- Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonies 1 And 9 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Symphonies 1 And 9 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1965.
When was Symphonies 1 And 9 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada, El Salvador. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-6096, released February 16, 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonies 1 And 9 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-6096, LM-6096, SB 6500-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M2RY-1665--5S and M2RY-1666-10S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonies 1 And 9 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.
