UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- The Classics Club X2502
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
X2502A
X2502B
Ludwig van BeethovenViolin Concerto In D Major Opus 61
Vinyl pressings
Violin Concerto In D Major Opus 61
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1959
12 pressings2 countriesRomanticClassical
Violin Concerto In D Major Opus 61 was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Violin Concerto In D Major Opus 61
2 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Forum F 70006
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | UK | The Classics Club X2502First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Forum F 70006First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Saga STXID 5025LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Saga SAGA 5025LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Saga SAGA 5025LP | LP |
| ? | UK | The Classics Club x 1053LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5025LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Saga STXID 5025 / Saga XID 5025LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5025 / Saga STXID 5025LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5025LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5025LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5025 / Saga STXID 5025LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 61
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Concerto In D Major Opus 61 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Violin Concerto In D Major Opus 61 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1974.
When was Violin Concerto In D Major Opus 61 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, US. One of them is The Classics Club X2502.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Concerto In D Major Opus 61 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X2502, F 70006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X2502A and X2502B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violin Concerto In D Major Opus 61 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.
