Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon MG 2001
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
F9 ◊v K5 00 138965=7A 46-2-1-4Runout Side A
M70 ◊v 00 138965=8B 66-2-1-4Runout Side B
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 5 / Symphony No. 8
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 5 / Symphony No. 8
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1975
13 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 5 / Symphony No. 8 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. 5 / Symphony No. 8
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 78 232 / Deutsche Grammophon 0078 232 SLP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 62 196LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 62 196LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Club edition |
| 1975 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 2001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 42 033 1LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 2001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 2001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 2001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon SLGM-1270LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG-2001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon SMG-2001 / Deutsche Grammophon SMG 2001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 20MG-0301LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon 2864 070 04LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op. 67
- Symphony No. 8 In B Minor, "Unfinished"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 / Symphony No. 8 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 / Symphony No. 8 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1985.
When was Symphony No. 5 / Symphony No. 8 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Japan. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon MG 2001.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 5 / Symphony No. 8 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 2001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F9 ◊v K5 00 138965=7A 46-2-1-4 and M70 ◊v 00 138965=8B 66-2-1-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 5 / Symphony No. 8 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.
