UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall AM 2275
- Format
- LP
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 3 Eroica
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 3 Eroica
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1963
20 pressings8 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphony No. 3 Eroica was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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. 3 Eroica
5 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall SAM 2275
- Format
- LP, Stereo
France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2275
- Format
- LP, Mono
France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2275
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 2275-I-22 XPARTX 51678 M6 229263Side A
M 2275-II-22 XPARTX 51679 M6 229264Side B
France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2275
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Concert Hall SAM 2275First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2275First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2275First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2275First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Concert Hall AM 2275First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | US | Vanguard Everyman Classics SRV-294SDLP | LP |
Year unknown14 pressings
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 3 Eroica
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 Eroica are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 Eroica are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1969.
When was Symphony No. 3 Eroica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Australia, France. One of them is Concert Hall AM 2275.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 3 Eroica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 2275, SAM 2275, M-2275) 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 No. 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.
