US
October 1934- Label and catalog number
- Victrola M 236
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album
- Runout / matrix
82191Side A Label
82192Side B Label
82193Side C Label
82194Side D Label
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 9, In D Minor ("Choral")
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 9, In D Minor ("Choral")
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1934
10 pressings5 countriesClassicalChoralClassical
Symphony No. 9, In D Minor ("Choral") was first pressed on vinyl in 1934. 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, In D Minor ("Choral")
1 pressing came out in 1934, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | US | Victrola M 236First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album |
| 1935 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.2327 / His Master's Voice D.B.2328Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1937 | US | Victor Red Seal AM 236Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue |
| 1937 | US | Victor Red Seal M 236Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Reissue |
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | US | Victor Red Seal DM-236Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor Red Seal DM 236Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Etched, All Media, Album, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.7745 / His Master's Voice D.B.7746Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice D.B. 2335Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître DB-2327 / La Voix De Son Maître DB-2328Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | Germany | Electrola D.B. 2327 / Electrola D.B. 2328Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125 ("Choral")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 9, In D Minor ("Choral") are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 9, In D Minor ("Choral") are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1934 and 1946.
When was Symphony No. 9, In D Minor ("Choral") first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1934, in US. One of them is Victrola M 236, released October 1934.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 9, In D Minor ("Choral") is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 236) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 82191 and 82192. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 9, In D Minor ("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.
