US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-1015Vanguard VRS1015
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1958
15 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassicalClassical
Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92 was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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
3 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-2005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Amadeo AVRS 6086
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Germany | Amadeo AVRS 6086First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Vanguard VRS-1015 / Vanguard VRS1015First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Vanguard VSD-2005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Fontana BIG.424-YLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard SRV-147SDLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard SRV-147LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Allegro Records ALL 813LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Austria | Amadeo AVRS19005StLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | RGE 305.1107LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Vanguard K18C 9377LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Serie D.M. Difusión Musical 70.038LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Vanguard MWC 1002LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 12029LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Le Chant Du Monde LDX-SP 1520LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Metronome Classic 201.804LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
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?
15 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1958 and 1983.
When was Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Germany. One of them is Vanguard VRS-1015.
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 VRS-1015, VSD-2005, AVRS 6086) 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.
