Germany
July 1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 694
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op.60 - "Leonore II" Overture, Op.72
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op.60 - "Leonore II" Overture, Op.72
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1961
13 pressings5 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op.60 -… was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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. 4 in B flat major, Op.60 -…
3 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year. 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
August 1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 694
- Format
- LP, Mono
Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 138 694 SLPM
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 694 SLPMFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 694 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 694LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 694First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 694First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 694 SLPMLP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | Heliodor 2548 225LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Heliodor 2548 225LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 097LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Quintessence PMC-7139LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 62 609LP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 097LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 097LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 097 / Deutsche Grammophon 2538097LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op.60
- B3Overture Leonore II Op.72
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op.60 -… are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op.60 -… are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1979.
When was Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op.60 -… first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 694, released July 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op.60 -… is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM 18 694, 138 694 SLPM) 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. 4 in B flat major, Op.60 -… 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.
