France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca 7372Decca 7.372
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 13547 TD1 SPRunout side A stamped
ZAL 13548 D2 LRunout side B stamped
Ludwig Van BeethovenSymphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1975
13 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassicalOrchestraSymphony
Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" 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. 6 "Pastoral"
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Decca 7372 / Decca 7.372First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records SLA 1102 / London Records SLA-1102LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Decca SXL 6763 / Decca SXL.6763LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Decca SXL 6763 / Decca SXL.6763LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | London Records CS 6931LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | London Records CS 6931LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | Decca PSXL 6763LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | London Records CS 6931 / London Records CS.6931LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L25C-3011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SXLA.6763 / Decca SXLA-6763LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records CS 6931 / London Records CS.6931LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.42093LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.42093LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1982.
When was Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France. One of them is Decca 7372.
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 7372) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 13547 TD1 SP and ZAL 13548 D2 L. 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.
