France
1953- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître FALP 231
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E2RP 4104 I9S M6-147965Runout side A
E2RP-4360-8S M6-143536Runout side B
E2-RP-4104Label side A
E2-RP-4360Label side B
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphonies No.1 & No. 2
Vinyl pressings
Symphonies No.1 & No. 2
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1953
10 pressings6 countriesClassicalRomanticOrganSymphony
Symphonies No.1 & No. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 No.1 & No. 2
1 pressing came out in 1953, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 231First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | RCA A 630 321LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | RCA A 630 321LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | RCA Victrola VICS-1654(e)LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | Germany | RCA AT 117LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | RCA Victrola VL 45822 / Gruppo Editoriale Fabbri 322602LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA AT 117LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | RCA Gold Seal RVC-1551LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA Victrola AT 117LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA Red Seal RB-16101LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No.1, In C, Op. 21
- Symphony No. 2, In D, Op. 36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonies No.1 & No. 2 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphonies No.1 & No. 2 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1980.
When was Symphonies No.1 & No. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in France. One of them is La Voix De Son Maître FALP 231.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonies No.1 & No. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FALP 231) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E2RP 4104 I9S M6-147965 and E2RP-4360-8S M6-143536. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonies No.1 & No. 2 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.
