UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 3295His Master's Voice ASD.3295
- Format
- LP, 16 ⅔ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YRA 9360-1 V 1side A
2YRA 936(0)III 2YRA 936-1 P 1Side B
2YRA.9360Label side A
2YRA.9361Label side B
Ludwig van BeethovenViolin Sonatas 'Spring' & No. 4 In A Minor
Vinyl pressings
Violin Sonatas 'Spring' & No. 4 In A Minor
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1976
15 pressings7 countriesClassicalChamber MusicPianoString Instrument
Violin Sonatas 'Spring' & No. 4 In A Minor was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 'Spring' & No. 4 In A Minor
4 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2C 069-02796La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02796
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 796EMI Electrola 1C 065-02 796
- Format
- LP
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records EAC-80316
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | EMI 2C 069-02796 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02796First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 796 / EMI Electrola 1C 065-02 796First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80316First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3295 / His Master's Voice ASD.3295First yearLP, 16 ⅔ RPM, Stereo | LP, 16 ⅔ RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065 - 02796LP | LP |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия C10-08571-72 (a)LP | LP |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия C10-08571-72 (a)LP | LP |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 10—08571-2LP | LP |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия С 10—08571-72LP | LP |
| 1978 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 10—08571-72LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Melodia Eterna 8 27 253LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 1008571 72LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | USSR | Мелодия C10 08571-72LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия C10 08571-72LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия C10 08571-72LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Violin Sonata No. 5 In F Major, Op. 24 ("Spring")
- Violin Sonata No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violin Sonatas 'Spring' & No. 4 In A Minor are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Violin Sonatas 'Spring' & No. 4 In A Minor are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1981.
When was Violin Sonatas 'Spring' & No. 4 In A Minor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, France, Germany, Japan. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 3295.
How do I tell if my copy of Violin Sonatas 'Spring' & No. 4 In A Minor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 3295, 2C 069-02796, 1C 065-02 796, EAC-80316) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YRA 9360-1 V 1 and 2YRA 936(0)III 2YRA 936-1 P 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violin Sonatas 'Spring' & No. 4 In A Minor 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.
