France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips L 00.457 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No.9 "Choral"
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No.9 "Choral"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1961
16 pressings8 countriesClassical
Symphony No.9 "Choral" was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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.9 "Choral"
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Philips L 00.457 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Philips 835 206 AYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips GLS 190LP | LP |
| ? | Australia | Philips 6580 006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 6539 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Philips 6580 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Philips 836 918 DSY / Philips 836.918 DSYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Philips 6539 006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02090 LLP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02091 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6580 006LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Philips 6580 006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury Wing WC 18050LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury Wing WC 18050LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury Wing MGW 14050LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 011255—56LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Symphony No.9 In D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
- Symphony No.9 (Conclusion)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No.9 "Choral" are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Symphony No.9 "Choral" are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 1963.
When was Symphony No.9 "Choral" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France. One of them is Philips L 00.457 L.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No.9 "Choral" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L 00.457 L) 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.9 "Choral" 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.
