France
1958- Label and catalog number
- VOX XPV 30-010
- Format
- LP
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony N° 3 "Eroica"
Vinyl pressings
Symphony N° 3 "Eroica"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1958
19 pressings11 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony N° 3 "Eroica" was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Symphony N° 3 "Eroica"
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | France | VOX XPV 30-010First yearLP | LP |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Italy | VOX RPG-ST 03008LP | LP |
| 1973 | Italy | Penny RPG-ST 03008 / Penny RPG ST 03008LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | RCA Custom FW-504 / Funk & Wagnalls FW-504LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | VOX STPL 510.700LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Opus MS 60.002LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Super Majestic SMBHH 1.890LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Yorkshire Records RCC 22781LP | LP |
| ? | Denmark | Orbis CX 11120 / Fona Klubben CX 11120LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | Denmark | FONA PW 9LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Super Majestic BHH 1.000LP | LP |
| ? | France | VOX GBY 10.700LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Orbis CX 11 120LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Orbis CX 11 120LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Spain | VOX S 30.092LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Orbis CX 11 120 / Aseva 11 120LP | LP |
| ? | US | VOX STPL 510.700LP | LP |
| ? | US | Super Majestic SMBBH 1.890 / VOX STPL 510.700LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Yorkshire Records STPL 510.700LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony N° 3 "Eroica" are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Symphony N° 3 "Eroica" are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1958 and 1981.
When was Symphony N° 3 "Eroica" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in France. One of them is VOX XPV 30-010.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony N° 3 "Eroica" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XPV 30-010) 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 Symphony N° 3 "Eroica" 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.
