US
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ATC1-4032
- Format
- LP
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 3 ("Eroica")
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica")
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1981
10 pressings5 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica") was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 1981, 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Gold Seal AGL1-5876
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ATC1-4032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RL 14032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal RCL 8047
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | RCA Red Seal ATC1-4032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | RCA Red Seal RL 14032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | RCA Red Seal RCL 8047First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | US | RCA Red Seal ATC1-4032First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-5876First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | RCA Red Seal ARC1-4582LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Brazil | RCA Red Seal 105.4094LP | LP |
| 1987 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRCR-006 / RCA Red Seal ATC1-4032LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CBS S 72 311LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS S 72 311LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 3 In E-Flat, Op. 55 ("Eroica")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica") are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica") are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 1987.
When was Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica") first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Germany, Japan. One of them is RCA Red Seal ATC1-4032.
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 ATC1-4032, AGL1-5876, RL 14032, RCL 8047) 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.
