US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2491
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
L2 RY2527-1SSide A, Stamped
L2 RY2026-1SSide B, Stamped
L2RY-2527Label A
L2RY-2026Label B
Ludwig Van BeethovenSymphonies Nos. 1 And 8
Vinyl pressings
Symphonies Nos. 1 And 8
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1961
21 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonies Nos. 1 And 8 was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 And 8
6 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2491
- Format
- LP, Mono · Shaded Dog
- Runout / matrix
L2RY-2026Side A Matrix
L2RY-2527Side B Matrix
L2 RY2526-1S ISide A Runout, Stamped
L2 RY2027-3S I IVSide B Runout, Stamped
UK
October 1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal SB-2127RCA Red Seal SB.2127
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L2RY-2527-2D B CT 1Runout, side 1
L2RY-2026-3D B CT 1Runout, side 2
L2RY-2527Label, side 1
L2RY-2026Label, side 2
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RB-16256
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L2RP-2526-1ASide A runout
L2RP-2025-3ASide B runout
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 640.677RCA LSC. 2491
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L2RY 2527 R1Runout side A
L2RY 2026 R1Runout side B
L2RY 2527Label side A
L2RY 2026Label side B
Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2491
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-L2RP-2526-X S-III Manufactured in GermanySide 1
LP-L2RP-2025-X B Manufactured in GermanySide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | RCA 640.677 / RCA LSC. 2491First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2491First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | RCA Red Seal RB-16256First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2491First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2491First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | RCA Red Seal SB-2127 / RCA Red Seal SB.2127First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victrola VICS 1148LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victrola VIC 1148LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Australia | RCA Victrola VICS-1148 / RCA Victrola VICS 1148LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Australia | RCA Victrola VICS-1148 / RCA Victrola VICS 1148LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | London Records STS 15238 / London Records STS15238LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | UK | Eclipse ECS 638 / Eclipse ECS.638LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca ECS 638 / Eclipse ECS 638LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | London Records STS 15238 / London Records STS15238LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records STS 15238 / London Records STS15238LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | London Records STS 15238LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca 592022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2491LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victrola VICS1148LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victrola VICS1148LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | London Records K15C-8052LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 1 In C, Op. 21
- Symphony No. 8 In F, Op. 93
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonies Nos. 1 And 8 are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Symphonies Nos. 1 And 8 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1978.
When was Symphonies Nos. 1 And 8 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, France, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2491.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonies Nos. 1 And 8 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2491, LM-2491, SB-2127, RB-16256) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L2 RY2527-1S and L2 RY2026-1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonies Nos. 1 And 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.
