UK
1937- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.B.3051His Master's Voice D.B.3052
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
2VH.224
2VH.225
2VH.226
2VH.227
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1937
16 pressings5 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" was first pressed on vinyl in 1937. 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. 6 "Pastoral"
3 pressings came out in 1937, 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.
France
1937- Label and catalog number
- Disque "Gramophone" DB-3051Disque "Gramophone" DB-3052
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
France
1937- Label and catalog number
- Disque "Gramophone" DB-3051Disque "Gramophone" DB-3052
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
2VH224 IA☐ M6-88318Runout side A
2VH225 IIA☐ M6-88310Runout side B
2VH226 IIA☐ M6-88319Runout side C
2VH227 I☐ M6-88313Runout side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB-3051 / Disque "Gramophone" DB-3052First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1937 | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB-3051 / Disque "Gramophone" DB-3052First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1937 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.3051 / His Master's Voice D.B.3052First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Italy | Odeon QIM 6301LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Turnabout THS 65042LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Angel Records TOJE-7407LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Trianon TRS 513310", LP | 10", LP |
| ? | France | Trianon 6 106LP | LP |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB-3051 / Disque "Gramophone" DB-3052Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB-3052Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB-3053Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB-3054Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB-3055Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QIM 6301LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QIM 6301LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Great Recordings Of The Century GR-2123LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1937 and 1991.
When was Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1937, in UK, France. One of them is His Master's Voice D.B.3051.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B.3051, DB-3051) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2VH.224 and 2VH.225. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" 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.
