US
1950- Label and catalog number
- London Records LLP 240
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1950
21 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92 was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 In A Major, Op. 92
1 pressing came out in 1950, 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | London Records LLP 240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1951 | UK | Decca LXT 2547 / Decca LXT.2547LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Spain | Decca LXT 2547 / Decca LXT.2547LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LXT 5360LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Richmond B 19054LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 57 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.57LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 57 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.57LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Spain | Ace Of Clubs ACL 57 / Decca ACL 57LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Decca ECS 555 / Eclipse ECS 555LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca ECS 555 / Eclipse ECS 555LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | London Records STS 15474LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records LLC 17838LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Richmond B 19054LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Decca 220.016LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca MD 1006LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 2547LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 2547 / Decca LXT 5360LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 5360LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 2547LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 57LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 57 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.57LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92 are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1950 and 1979.
When was Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US. One of them is London Records LLP 240.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LLP 240) 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 In A Major, Op. 92 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.
