Netherlands
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips A 00180 L
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 00180.1 LSide A Center-label
AA 00180.2 LSide B Center-label
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 7 In A Major Opus 92
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 7 In A Major Opus 92
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1954
14 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 7 In A Major Opus 92 was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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
4 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3026
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XEM30144-1ASide 1, stamped.
XEM30145-1DSide 2, stamped.
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips A00.180 L
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
D. P. 1 AA00.180. 1 LCenter Label A
D. P. 2 AA00.180. 2 LCenter Label B
Germany
1954- Label and catalog number
- Philips A 00180 L
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 00180 ▽1L = 281A1.Runout side A, stamped
AA 00180 RL-13 ISIRunout side B, etched
AA 00180.1 LLabel side A
AA 00180.2 LLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Epic LC 3026First yearLP | LP |
| 1954 | France | Philips A00.180 LFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Philips A 00180 LFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Philips A 00180 LFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | France | Philips A 00.180 LLP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Japan | Epic BOM 1007LP | LP |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Fontana 200.045 WGLLP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips A 00180 L / Philips A 00.180 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Pergola 6590 002LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Fontana FCM-26(M) / Philips 13PC-261MLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 695 034LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 695034KLLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 00180 LLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Philips ABL 3017 / Philips ABL.3017LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No 7 In A Major Op.92
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 In A Major Opus 92 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 In A Major Opus 92 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1954 and 1957.
When was Symphony No. 7 In A Major Opus 92 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Netherlands, Canada, France, Germany. One of them is Philips A 00180 L.
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 A 00180 L, LC 3026, A00.180 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 00180.1 L and AA 00180.2 L. 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.
