Hungary
1964- Label and catalog number
- Qualiton LPX 1200
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphonies Nos. 1. 8
Vinyl pressings
Symphonies Nos. 1. 8
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1964
10 pressings2 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphonies Nos. 1. 8 was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Nos. 1. 8
3 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Hungary
1964- Label and catalog number
- Qualiton LPX 1200
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MMX 1953 III . HL 3Side A runout
MMX 1954 III . HL 3Side B runout
LPX 1200-a MMX 1953Sida A label
LPX 1200-b MMX 1954Side B label
Hungary
1964- Label and catalog number
- Qualiton LPX 1200Qualiton SLPX 1200
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX 1953 II E 0 4Side A runout
SMX 1954 III . E 0 2Side B runout
SLPX 1200-a SMX 1953Sida A label
SLPX 1200-b SMX 1954Side B label
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton LPX 1200First yearLP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton LPX 1200First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Hungary | Qualiton LPX 1200 / Qualiton SLPX 1200First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPX 11890LP | LP |
| 1977 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPX 11890LP | LP |
| 1977 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPX 11890LP | LP |
| 1977 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPX 11890LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disc'Az GM 190.512 / Disc'Az G.M.190.512LP | LP |
| ? | Hungary | Hungaroton HLX 90002LP | LP |
| ? | Hungary | Hungaroton HLX 90002LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Orchestrated By [String Orchestration] = Symphony No. 1 In C Major, Op. 21
- VIII. (F-Dúr) Szimfónia, Op. 93 = Symphony No. 8 In F Major, Op. 93
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonies Nos. 1. 8 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphonies Nos. 1. 8 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 1977.
When was Symphonies Nos. 1. 8 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Hungary. One of them is Qualiton LPX 1200.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonies Nos. 1. 8 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPX 1200) 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 Nos. 1. 8 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.
