Country unknown
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips AL.3420
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side 1 A 02273 1L Side 2 A 02273 2L
Ludwig Van BeethovenViolin Sonatas : No. 5 Op. 24 "Spring" ‧ Nr. 6 Op. 30 No. 1
Vinyl pressings
Violin Sonatas : No. 5 Op. 24 "Spring" ‧ Nr. 6 Op. 30 No. 1
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1962
15 pressings4 countriesClassicalClassical
Violin Sonatas was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Sonatas
2 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
Netherlands
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 835 154 AY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 835154 1Y 1 670 1Side 1 stamped
AA835154 2Y 1 670 1Side 2 stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Unknown | Philips AL.3420First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Philips 835 154 AYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | USSR | Апрелевский Завод 33С—0481LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Philips SAL 3420LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Philips 835154 AY / Philips 835 154 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | Philips A 02273 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02273 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 154 AYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 154 AYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 154 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33Д—010767 / Мелодия 33Д—010768LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33Д—010767-68(a)LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33Д—010767 / Мелодия 33Д—010768LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33Д—010767-68(a)LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Melodia U.R.S.S. C 0481-2LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Violin Sonata No. 5 In F Major Op. 24 "Spring"
- Violin Sonata No. 6 In A Major Op. 30 No. 1
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Sonatas are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Violin Sonatas are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Violin Sonatas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Netherlands. One of them is Philips AL.3420.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Sonatas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL.3420, 835 154 AY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side 1 A 02273 1L Side 2 A 02273 2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violin Sonatas 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.
