UK
1936- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice D.B. 8190His Master's Voice D.B. 8191
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
2A10200Side 1
2A10201Side 2
2A10202Side 3
2A10203Side 4
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 7 In A Major (Opus 92)
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 7 In A Major (Opus 92)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1936
32 pressings7 countriesClassicalRomanticOrchestraSymphony
Symphony No. 7 In A Major (Opus 92) was first pressed on vinyl in 1936. 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 (Opus 92)
1 pressing came out in 1936, 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 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B. 8190 / His Master's Voice D.B. 8191First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1937 | Germany | Electrola D. B. 2986 / Electrola D. B. 2987Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
1940s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | US | Victor Red Seal DM-317 / Victor Red Seal DM 317Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1940 | US | Victor Red Seal DM-317 / Victor Red Seal DM 317Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice H 266Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1943 | US | Victor Red Seal M-317Shellac, 12", Album, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor Red Seal DM-317 / Victor Red Seal DM 317Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.2986 / His Master's Voice D.B.2987Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 317Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM-317 / RCA Victor Red Seal DM 317Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 1946 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 317Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue |
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LCT-1013LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal WCT 177", 45 RPM, Album, Mono, Box Set, Album, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono, Box Set, Album, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1957 | Canada | RCA Camden CAL-352LP | LP |
| 1957 | US | RCA Camden CAL-352 / RCA Camden CAL 352LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1957 | US | RCA Camden CAL-352 / RCA Camden CAL 352LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | RCA Camden CAL-352 / RCA Camden CDN-1028LP | LP |
| 1964 | Italy | RCA Camden KLCC-46 / RCA Camden KLCC 46LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | RCA Camden CDM 1046LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | RCA Victrola VIC-1502LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Germany | Top Classic TC 9057LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victrola AT 153LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victrola VIC-1502LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | International Joker Production SM 1119LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 1119LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victrola VIC-1502LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | RCA Camden CAM-10 / RCA Camden CAM 10LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître DB-2986 / La Voix De Son Maître DB-2987Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Top Classic TC 9057LP | LP |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice DB 2988Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice DB 2990Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 317Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 7 In A Major (Opus 92)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 In A Major (Opus 92) are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 In A Major (Opus 92) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1936 and 1971.
When was Symphony No. 7 In A Major (Opus 92) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1936, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice D.B. 8190.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 7 In A Major (Opus 92) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B. 8190) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2A10200 and 2A10201. 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 (Opus 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.
