Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 350
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 3, Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 3, Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1957
11 pressings4 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphony No. 3, Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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, Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
3 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18350
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9912
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 350First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18350First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 9912First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18350LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | E Collection 29 301LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Heliodor 89870LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Heliodor 89870LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Heliodor 89.066LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 18 350 / Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 350LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18350LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 9912LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3, Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3, Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1964.
When was Symphony No. 3, Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Germany, US. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 350.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 3, Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM 18 350, 18350, DL 9912) 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, Es-dur Op. 55 (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.
