Japan
1954- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal EP-3006~7Victor Red Seal EP-3006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 5 = 5-я Симфония
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 5 = 5-я Симфония
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1954
12 pressings2 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 5 = 5-я Симфония was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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. 5 = 5-я Симфония
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Japan | Victor Red Seal EP-3006~7 / Victor Red Seal EP-3006First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 028991-92LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 028991-92LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 028991—2LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 028991—92LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 028991—92LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д—028991 / Мелодия 33Д—028992LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 028991—2(а) / Мелодия 33Д 028991—2LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д—028991 / Мелодия 33Д—028992LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 028991-92LP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 028991-92LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 028991-92LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 5 = Симфония № 5 Дo Минoр, Соч. 67
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 = 5-я Симфония are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 = 5-я Симфония are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1954 and 1980.
When was Symphony No. 5 = 5-я Симфония first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Japan. One of them is Victor Red Seal EP-3006~7.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 5 = 5-я Симфония is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EP-3006~7) 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. 5 = 5-я Симфония 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.
