US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VICS-1170
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side A: SVRS-6010--1SStamped
Side B: SVRS-6011--1SStamped
Label A: SVRS-6010
Label B: SVRS-6011
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 2 / Overtures: Fidelio And King Stephan
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 2 / Overtures: Fidelio And King Stephan
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1966
14 pressings8 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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. 2
6 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VIC-1170
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side A: SVRM-6008--1SStamped
Side B: SVRM-6009--1SStamped
Label A: SVRM-6008
Label B: SVRM-6009
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VIC 1170
- Format
- LP, Mono
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VICS-1170RCA Victrola VICS 1170
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SVRS-6010 - - 1SSide A
SVRS-6011- - 1SSide B
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VICS-1170
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP - Ste - SVRS-6010 - X Manufactured in GermanySide A stamped
LP - Ste - SVRS-6011 - X Manufactured in GermanySide B stamped
SVRS-6010Label side A
SVRS-6011Label side B
Spain
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victrola VIC 1170
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
SVRM-6008Center label, A-side
SVRM-6009Center label, B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | RCA Victrola VICS-1170 / RCA Victrola VICS 1170First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | RCA Victrola VICS-1170First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | RCA Victrola VIC 1170First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victrola VIC 1170First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victrola VICS-1170First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victrola VIC-1170First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | RCA Victrola VICS-1170 / RCA Victrola VICS 1170LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Decca SPA 584LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | London Records STS 15518LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | London Records STS 15518LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | London Records STS 15518LP, Etched, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Etched, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victrola VIC 1170LP | LP |
| ? | France | Decca 592017LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK & Europe | RCA Victrola VICS-1170 / RCA Victrola VICS 1170LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 36
- B2Fidelio Overture, Op. 72b6:25
- B3King Stephan Overture, Op. 1177:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 2 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 2 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1982.
When was Symphony No. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victrola VICS-1170.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VICS-1170, VIC-1170, VIC 1170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side A: SVRS-6010--1S and Side B: SVRS-6011--1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
