Country unknown
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips AL.3417
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side 1 A 02270 1L Side 2 A 02270 2L
Ludwig van BeethovenViolinsonaten II (Nr. 2 Op. 12,2 - Nr. 10 Op. 96)
Vinyl pressings
Violinsonaten II (Nr. 2 Op. 12,2 - Nr. 10 Op. 96)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1962
11 pressings3 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Violinsonaten II 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 Violinsonaten II
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.
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips SAL.3417Philips 835 151 AY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Unknown | Philips AL.3417First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | UK | Philips SAL.3417 / Philips 835 151 AYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Philips 835 151 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Philips A 02270 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 151 AY / Philips 835151 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02270 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02270 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 151 AYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02270 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 151 AYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Philips SAL 3417LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Violinsonate Nr. 2 A-dur Op. 12,2
- Violinsonate Nr. 10 G-dur Op. 96
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Violinsonaten II are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Violinsonaten II are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Violinsonaten II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK. One of them is Philips AL.3417.
How do I tell if my copy of Violinsonaten II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL.3417, SAL.3417) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side 1 A 02270 1L Side 2 A 02270 2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Violinsonaten II 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.
