UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- World Record Club T 531/7
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
W 8454-2GRunout side E, stamped
W 8455-1GRunout side F, stamped
W 8456-1GRunout side G, stamped
W 8457-1GRunout side H, stamped
Ludwig Van BeethovenThe Nine Symphonies
Vinyl pressings
The Nine Symphonies
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1965
13 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
The Nine Symphonies was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Nine Symphonies
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | World Record Club T 531/7First yearLP, Mono, Box Set, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set, Compilation · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | World Record Club SB 531/7LP, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Box Set, Compilation |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Italy | His Master's Voice 3C 133-01830/36Box Set, Compilation, LP, Stereo | Box Set, Compilation, LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 5053 / His Master's Voice 0C 181 ○ 01830-6 YLP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R 03625/31LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | SR International 73 420 / SR International 73 422Box Set, LP, Compilation | Box Set, LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Columbia F036 / Deutscher Schallplattenclub F036LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Lingen Köln 2804Box Set, Compilation, LP | Box Set, Compilation, LP |
| ? | Germany | SR International 73 420 / SR International 73 422Box Set, LP, Compilation | Box Set, LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Lingen Köln 2804-1 / Lingen Köln 2804-2Box Set, LP, Compilation | Box Set, LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Lingen Köln 2804LP, Compilation, Box Set | LP, Compilation, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Disco International 1201-1207Box Set, LP, Compilation | Box Set, LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Disco International PR 105 / Disco International W 8450-8463Box Set, LP, Compilation | Box Set, LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 1 In C Major, Op. 21
- Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 36
- Symphony N0. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 55 (Eroica)
- Symphony No. 4 In B Flat Major, Op. 60
- Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67
- Symphony No. 6 In F Major, Op. 68 (Pastorale)
- Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92
- Symphony No. 8 In F Major, Op. 93
- Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Nine Symphonies are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Nine Symphonies are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1977.
When was The Nine Symphonies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK. One of them is World Record Club T 531/7.
How do I tell if my copy of The Nine Symphonies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 531/7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W 8454-2G and W 8455-1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Nine Symphonies 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.
