Switzerland
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ex Libris PH 6859 589
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenViolin Sonata "Kreutzer" & "Spring"
Vinyl pressings
Violin Sonata "Kreutzer" & "Spring"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1971
13 pressings8 countriesClassicalClassical
Violin Sonata "Kreutzer" & "Spring" was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Sonata "Kreutzer" & "Spring"
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Philips 6580 032LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Switzerland | Ex Libris PH 6859 589First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Philips 6539 025LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Philips 65 39 025LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips 6580 032LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Philips 6570 392LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Philips 6570 245LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Philips 6539 025LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Fontana SFON-10584LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Japan | Fontana FG-10LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6580 032LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 695 073 KLLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Philips 6580 032LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- Violin Sonata No.9 In A Major Op.47 "Kreutzer"
- Violin Sonata No.5 In F Major Op. "Spring"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Sonata "Kreutzer" & "Spring" are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Violin Sonata "Kreutzer" & "Spring" are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1977.
When was Violin Sonata "Kreutzer" & "Spring" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Switzerland. One of them is Ex Libris PH 6859 589.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Sonata "Kreutzer" & "Spring" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PH 6859 589) 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 Sonata "Kreutzer" & "Spring" 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.
