UK
1927- Label and catalog number
- Columbia L 1897
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 80 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AX 2381Label side I
AX 2382Label side J
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 6 (Pastoral) In F Major Op. 68
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) In F Major Op. 68
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1927
11 pressings5 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphony No. 6 was first pressed on vinyl in 1927. 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
3 pressings came out in 1927, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1927- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Set No. 61
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
67293-DDisc 1
67294-DDisc 2
67295-DDisc 3
67296-DDisc 4
Europe
1927- Label and catalog number
- Columbia L 1893Columbia L 1894
- Format
- Shellac, 80 RPM, Album · Box
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1920s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Europe | Columbia L 1893 / Columbia L 1894First yearShellac, 80 RPM, Album | Shellac, 80 RPM, Album |
| 1927 | UK | Columbia L 1897First yearShellac, 12", 80 RPM | Shellac, 12", 80 RPM |
| 1927 | US | Columbia Set No. 61First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks ML 4506LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Columbia Entré 1044LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Argentina | Columbia Entré 1044LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Columbia L 1893 / Columbia L 1894Shellac, 12", 80 RPM, Box Set, Album | Shellac, 12", 80 RPM, Box Set, Album |
| ? | UK | Columbia Masterworks 6 / Columbia L 1893Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Box Set, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Box Set, Album |
| ? | UK | Columbia L 1895Shellac, 12", 80 RPM | Shellac, 12", 80 RPM |
| ? | US | Columbia Entré RL 6639LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4506LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) In F Major Op. 68
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 6 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 6 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1927 and 1952.
When was Symphony No. 6 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1927, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Columbia L 1897.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 6 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L 1897, Set No. 61, L 1893) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AX 2381 and AX 2382. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 6 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.
