Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7049
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-14503-1WSide A, stamped
ZAL-14504-1WSide B, stamped
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 3 In E Flat Major "Eroica"
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major "Eroica"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1975
15 pressings12 countriesClassicalRomanticOrchestraSymphony
Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major "Eroica" was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 In E Flat Major "Eroica"
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- London Records L20C-2017
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 14503Label side A
ZAL 14504Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | London Records CS 7049First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | London Records L20C-2017First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | London Records CS7049 / London Records CS 7049LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records SLA 1095LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Unknown | Decca SXL 6829LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | Decca SXLA 6829LP | LP |
| 1977 | Europe | Decca SXL 6829LP | LP |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 6.42255 ASLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Decca SXLI 6829LP | LP |
| 1977 | Netherlands | London Records CS7049 / London Records CS 7049LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca SXL 6829LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Korea | Decca SEL-0360(SXL 6829)LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Decca 591158LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Decca 411 535-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records CS7049 / London Records CS 7049LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major, "Eroica", Op. 55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major "Eroica" are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major "Eroica" are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 1983.
When was Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major "Eroica" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Canada, Japan. One of them is London Records CS 7049.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major "Eroica" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 7049, L20C-2017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-14503-1W and ZAL-14504-1W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major "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.
