Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenViolinkonzert
Vinyl pressings
Violinkonzert
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1977
13 pressings9 countriesClassicalClassical
Violinkonzert was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Violinkonzert
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 903 = 2 S1 3 20 2Side A
2530 903 S 2 3 20 2 YSide B (Letter "Y" as tilted)
2530 903 = 2 S1 3 20 2 K (90deg rotated)Version 2 Side A
2530 903 = 2 S1 3 20 2 P (90deg rotated)Version 2 Side B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903
- Format
- LP, Stereo · * on label
- Runout / matrix
2530 903 = 2 S1 3 20Stamped in runout side A
2530 903 S 2 3 20Stamped in runout side B
2530 903 = 2 S1 3 20 1·11 V4Variant 2 - Stamped in runout side A
2530 903 S 2 3 20 12·1A 4̶̷ 4Variant 2 - Stamped in runout side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903Deutsche Grammophon 2530-903
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 903 = 2 S1 3 20 5 1.8Side A, Stamped
2530 803 S 2 3 20 2 5 1A.8Side B, Stamped
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903
- Format
- LP, Stereo
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 26 120-6LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530-903First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 410 663-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 1099 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Konzert Für Violine Und Orchester D-dur Op. 61 = Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major, Op. 61
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violinkonzert are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Violinkonzert are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Violinkonzert first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 903.
How do I tell if my copy of Violinkonzert is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 903) 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 Violinkonzert 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.
