UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Fontana EFL 2508
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Ludwig Van BeethovenSymphony No. 7
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 7
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1960
10 pressings4 countriesClassical
Symphony No. 7 was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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. 7
2 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Epic Records ELCS-9114
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
MX148071 (Side 1)
MX148072 (Side 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Epic Records ELCS-9114First yearLP | LP |
| 1960 | UK | Fontana EFL 2508First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Philips GLS 24LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia SAX 2510LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1869LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Columbia Odyssey Y 34624LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia Odyssey Y 34624LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic BC 1066LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS S 61154LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic BC 1066LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1978.
When was Symphony No. 7 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK, Australia. One of them is Fontana EFL 2508.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 7 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EFL 2508, ELCS-9114) 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. 7 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.
