UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 407
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenViolin Concerto Op. 61
Vinyl pressings
Violin Concerto Op. 61
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1978
10 pressings3 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Violin Concerto Op. 61 was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Op. 61
3 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Country unknown
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 407
- Format
- LP, Stereo
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1978- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 27 153
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Orange/Red Print on front cover
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Unknown | Philips 9500 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 153First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 8 27 153LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1978 | UK | Philips 9500 407First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 153LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 153LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 153LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 153LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | DeAgostini 416 701-1 / Philips 416 701-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1988 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 153LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AViolinkonzert, Op. 61 - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- B1Violinkonzert, Op. 61 - Larghetto
- B2Violinkonzert, Op. 61 - Rondo: Allegro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Concerto Op. 61 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Violin Concerto Op. 61 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1978 and 1988.
When was Violin Concerto Op. 61 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is Philips 9500 407.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Concerto Op. 61 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9500 407, 8 27 153) 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 Violin Concerto Op. 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.
