US
February 19, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 7084
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XXSM135198-2DSide A, runout, stamped
XXSM135199-2FSide B, runout, stamped
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 1 / Symphony No. 2
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 1 / Symphony No. 2
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1968
13 pressings8 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphony No. 1 / Symphony No. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 No. 1 / Symphony No. 2
5 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 3 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
February 19, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 7084Columbia Masterworks ML 6484
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
0 XXSM135198-2A P 2 ASide A, runout, stamped
0 XXSM135199-2A P B 2 A 2Side B, runout, stamped
XSM 135198Side A, label
XSM 135199Side B, label
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 72694
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS BSF 9111
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 7084
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSM 135198Side 1 label
XSM 135199Side 2 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks MS 7084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | CBS S 72694First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | CBS BSF 9111First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 7084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 7084 / Columbia Masterworks ML 6484First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | CBS S 72694LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | CBS J 204LP, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Israel | CBS 61901LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Netherlands | CBS Classics 61901LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | CBS S 61901LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CBS S 72 694LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 7084LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 7084 / Columbia Masterworks ML 6484LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 2 In D Major Op. 36
- Symphony No.1 In C Major Op. 21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 / Symphony No. 2 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 / Symphony No. 2 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1968 and 1978.
When was Symphony No. 1 / Symphony No. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia Masterworks MS 7084, released February 19, 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 1 / Symphony No. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 7084, S 72694, BSF 9111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XXSM135198-2D and XXSM135199-2F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 1 / Symphony No. 2 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.
