Japan
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records SLB 45
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4678-1A SDLB374-5-1 ΩA 14 14stamped on runout of side A
ZAL-4679-1E SDLB375-11-1 ΩAstamped on runout of side B
Ludwig Van BeethovenWaldstein / Appassionata
Vinyl pressings
Waldstein / Appassionata
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1959
15 pressings8 countriesPianoRomanticSoloClassical
Waldstein / Appassionata was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Waldstein / Appassionata
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Japan | London Records SLB 45First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | London Records CS-6161 / London Records CS.6161LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Decca SXL 2241 / Decca SXL.2241LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Decca LXT 5596 / Decca LXT.5596LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca SXL 2241LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | London Records SLC-1887LP | LP |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records LLC-17994LP | LP |
| ? | Argentina | Discos London SLLC-17994LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Decca SXLA 2241 / Decca SXLA.2241LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | London Records CS 6161LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca 7.078B / Decca SXLA 6458LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 2241LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 5596 / Decca LXT.5596LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 2241LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records CS 6161LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASonata No. 21 In C Major, Op. 53 ("Waldstein")
- BSonata No. 23 In F Minor, Op. 57 ("Appassionata")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waldstein / Appassionata are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Waldstein / Appassionata are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1959 and 1970.
When was Waldstein / Appassionata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Japan. One of them is London Records SLB 45.
How do I tell if my copy of Waldstein / Appassionata is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLB 45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-4678-1A SDLB374-5-1 ΩA 14 14 and ZAL-4679-1E SDLB375-11-1 ΩA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waldstein / Appassionata 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.
