Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice OASD 2572
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 3986-62YEA 3986-5 variant 1
2YEA 3985-2Side A stamped variant 2
2 2YEA 3986-2Side B stamped variant 2
Ludwig van BeethovenThe "Archduke" Trio
Vinyl pressings
The "Archduke" Trio
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1970
17 pressings9 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
The "Archduke" Trio was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 The "Archduke" Trio
3 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 063-02 049Electrola 1 C 063-02 049
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Golden Labels
- Runout / matrix
02049 A-1Runout A, stamped
02049 B-2Runout B, stamped
Israel
1970- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records ASD 2572Angel Records 1E 063 ◦ 02049
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2 YEA 3985
2 YEA 3986
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | His Master's Voice OASD 2572First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 063-02 049 / Electrola 1 C 063-02 049First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Israel | Angel Records ASD 2572 / Angel Records 1E 063 ◦ 02049First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2572 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2572LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065 - 02049LP | LP |
| 1979 | New Zealand | World Record Club WE 2753LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2572 / His Master's Voice 1E 063 ◦ 02049LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2572 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2572LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2572 / His Master's Voice 1E 063 ◦ 02049LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Angel Records ASD 2572LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02049LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02049LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-02 049LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 063-02 049 / His Master's Voice 1 C 063-02 049LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 16 862LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2572 / His Master's Voice 1E 063 ◦ 02049LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Vox Cum Laude VCL 9077LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Trio In B Flat Major, Op. 97 "Archduke"
- Trio No. 7 In B Flat Major (1812)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The "Archduke" Trio are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The "Archduke" Trio are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1982.
When was The "Archduke" Trio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Australia, Germany, Israel. One of them is His Master's Voice OASD 2572.
How do I tell if my copy of The "Archduke" Trio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OASD 2572, 1 C 063-02 049, ASD 2572) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA 3986-6 and 2YEA 3985-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The "Archduke" Trio 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.
