New Zealand
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 6305E
- Format
- LP
Ludwig van BeethovenThe Late Quartets Volume Four: Op 132 In A Minor
Vinyl pressings
The Late Quartets Volume Four: Op 132 In A Minor
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1966
11 pressings5 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
The Late Quartets Volume Four was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Late Quartets Volume Four
1 pressing came out in 1966, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice 6305EFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | New Zealand | The Record Society SRZ 6305 / The Record Society SRZ.6305LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 1 J 063-10.080LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | His Master's Voice HQS 1180 / His Master's Voice HQS. 1180LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | The Record Society S/6283 / The Record Society S-6283LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | His Master's Voice HQS 1180LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | The Record Society SRZ.6305 / The Record Society 6305ELP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | The Record Society R-01139 / The Record Society S/6283LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | UK | His Master's Voice HQS 1180 / His Master's Voice HQS. 1180LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Columbia SMC 91620 / EMI SAXW 9650LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice HQS.1180 / His Master's Voice HQS 1180LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Assai Sostenuto - Allegro
- A2Allegro Ma Non Tanto
- B1Molto Adagio
- B2Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace - Piu Allegro - Presto
- B3Allegro Appassionato
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Late Quartets Volume Four are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Late Quartets Volume Four are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1976.
When was The Late Quartets Volume Four first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in New Zealand. One of them is His Master's Voice 6305E.
How do I tell if my copy of The Late Quartets Volume Four is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6305E) 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 The Late Quartets Volume Four 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.
