UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 3646
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 7
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 7
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1979
13 pressings7 countriesClassicalRomanticSymphonyOrchestra
Symphony No. 7 was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 3646
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-37538
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Wakefield Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-1-37538 G-5 wayne MASTERED BY CAPITOL #3 [Tulip]34573Runout side A variant 1
S-2-37538 G-3 wayne MASTERED BY CAPITOL #3 [Tulip]34573Runout side B variant 1
S-1-37538 G-3 wayne MASTERED BY CAPITOL [Wakefield tulip] 34573Runout side A variant 2
S-2-37538 G-3 wayne MASTERED BY CAPITOL [Wakefield tulip] 34573Runout side B variant 2
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice OASD. 3646His Master's Voice OASD-3646
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 6522-2Side A stamped
2YEA 6523-1Side B stamped
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice C 069-03472
- Format
- LP, Stereo
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-03472
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-06900 / World Record Club R 06900LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1979 | Australia | His Master's Voice OASD. 3646 / His Master's Voice OASD-3646First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | France | His Master's Voice C 069-03472First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-03472First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 069-03472First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065-03472First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80507First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3646First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3646First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Angel Records S-37538First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3646 / His Master's Voice OC 063 - 03 472LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3646LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3646 / His Master's Voice OC 063 - 03 472LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Symphony No. 7 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 3646.
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 ASD 3646, S-37538, OASD. 3646, C 069-03472) 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.
