South Korea
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony KJCL-5025
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphonies No.9 - Choral
Vinyl pressings
Symphonies No.9 - Choral
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1974
10 pressings8 countriesClassicalRomanticChoralClassical
Symphonies No.9 - Choral was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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.9 - Choral
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | South Korea | CBS/Sony KJCL-5025First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Israel | CBS 61907 / CBS Classics 61907LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | CBS 61907LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | CBS 61907LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | CBS S 61907LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | CBS 60003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 60003LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AC 1598LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS Masterworks SBR 235877LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SOCL 2LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonies No.9 - Choral are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphonies No.9 - Choral are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1982.
When was Symphonies No.9 - Choral first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in South Korea. One of them is CBS/Sony KJCL-5025.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonies No.9 - Choral is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KJCL-5025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonies No.9 - Choral 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.
