UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Philips GL.5860
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenViolin Sonatas Nos 6 & 9
Vinyl pressings
Violin Sonatas Nos 6 & 9
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1957
10 pressings7 countriesClassical
Violin Sonatas Nos 6 & 9 was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Nos 6 & 9
2 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Philips ABL 3226
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
AA00430 1L▽1//420Side A Runout
AA00430 2L▽1//420Side B Runout
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | Philips GL.5860First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Philips ABL 3226First yearLP | LP |
| 1958 | France | Philips L 00.430 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Epic LC 3458LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Philips SLP-9603 / Philips A 00430 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Epic LC 3458LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Philips 836.964 DSYLP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Philips A 00430 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips A 00430 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 00430 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Violin Sonata No. 9 In A, Op. 47 ('Kreutzer')
- Violin Sonata No. 6 In A. Op. 30, No. 1
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Sonatas Nos 6 & 9 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Violin Sonatas Nos 6 & 9 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Violin Sonatas Nos 6 & 9 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK. One of them is Philips GL.5860.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Sonatas Nos 6 & 9 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GL.5860, ABL 3226) 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 Sonatas Nos 6 & 9 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.
