US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 6009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set · 1st Edition
- Runout / matrix
E2RW-0739Label Side 1
E2RW-0740Label Side 2
E2RW-0741Label Side 3
E2RW-0742Label Side 4
Vinyl pressings
Symphonies Nos. 1 And 9
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1952
27 pressings11 countriesRomanticClassicalClassical
Symphonies Nos. 1 And 9 was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 9
8 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 5 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6009
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
E2RP-4097-8SSide A runout
E2RP-4098-8SSide B runout
E2RP-4099Side C runout
E2RP-4104 0S I C2Side D runout
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LB 16312
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
E2RP-4097Side 1
E2RP-4098Side 2
E2RP-4099Side 3
E2RP-4104Side 4
Argentina
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Box Set
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6009
- Format
- LP, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
E2RP-4097-2SSide A
E2RP-4098-2SSide B
E2RP-4099-2SSide C
E2RP-4104Side D
France
1952- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître FALP 190/191
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Argentina | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6009First yearLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1952 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6009First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1952 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 190/191First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1952 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-6009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6009First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6009First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LB 16312First yearLP | LP |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 6009First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1953 | Italy | RCA B12R - 0001LP, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Box Set |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1039 / His Master's Voice ALP.1039LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 190 Et 191LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6009 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 6009LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1958 | Brazil | RCA Victor BRL-218LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Brazil | RCA Victor BRL-219-BLP | LP |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6009LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor Sêlo Vermelho BRL-219LP | LP |
| ? | Chile | Rca Victor Sello Rojo LM-6009LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | Chile | Rca Victor Sello Rojo LM-6009 (2)LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA LM-6009LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 6009 (2) / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 6009-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | RCA Italiana LM 6009 (2) / RCA Italiana LM 6009-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Red Seal RSL 3507 / RCA RSL 3508LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Spain | RCA Victor Red Seal 3LB16001LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1039LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1040LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6009LP, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 9, In D Minor, Op. 125 ("Choral")
- Symphony No. 1, In C, Op. 21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonies Nos. 1 And 9 are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Symphonies Nos. 1 And 9 are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1952 and 1958.
When was Symphonies Nos. 1 And 9 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Argentina, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 6009.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonies Nos. 1 And 9 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WDM 6009, LM-6009, LB 16312, FALP 190/191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E2RW-0739 and E2RW-0740. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonies Nos. 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.
