Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6580 047
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Ed1
Ludwig van BeethovenViolin Romances
Vinyl pressings
Violin Romances
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1970
10 pressings8 countriesClassicalRomanticOrchestraClassical
Violin Romances 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 Violin Romances
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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6580 047
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Ed1
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6580 047
- Format
- LP
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Philips 6580 047First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Philips 6580 047First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Philips 6580 047First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Australia | Philips 6580 047LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6580 047LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Philips 65 00 590LP | LP |
| 1979 | South Korea | Philips 6580 047LP, Sampler, Stereo | LP, Sampler, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Philips 6580 047LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 412 372-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris PH 6859 530LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Romance No. 2 In F, Op. 50
- A2Reverie Et Caprice, Op. 8
- A3Serenade Melancolique, Op. 26
- B1Romance
- B2Romance No. 1 In G, Op. 40
- B3Legende, Op. 17
- B4Romance In G, Op. 26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Romances are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Violin Romances are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1979.
When was Violin Romances first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Netherlands, UK, Germany. One of them is Philips 6580 047.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Romances is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6580 047) 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 Romances 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.
