Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Jänecke
Ludwig van BeethovenWaldsteinsonate Op. 53 / Sonate Nr. 28, Op. 101
Vinyl pressings
Waldsteinsonate Op. 53 / Sonate Nr. 28, Op. 101
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1972
21 pressings6 countriesClassicalRomanticSonataPiano
Waldsteinsonate Op. 53 was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Waldsteinsonate Op. 53
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
00 2530 253 =3 S1Side A
00 2530 253 =2 S2Side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Jänecke
- Runout / matrix
2530 253 =3 S1 1 Ⓟ 1972 F72 ◇G N 00Runout side A
2530 253 =2 S2 1 Ⓟ 1972 F72 ◇G G 00Runout side B
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ-04049-50LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | USSR | Мелодия C10 04049 001LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | USSR | Мелодия CM 04049-50LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Melodia Eterna 8 26 701LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ 04049-50LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | USSR | Мелодия 33 СМ 04049—50LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия С10 04049 001LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Deutsche Grammophon 179 560LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ 04049-50LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ 04049-50LP | LP |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33 СМ 04049-50LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33СМ 04049-50LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33 СМ 04049-50LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия СM 04049-50LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Klaviersonate Nr. 21 C-dur Op. 53 »Waldstein-Sonate«
- Klaviersonate Nr. 28 A-dur Op. 101
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waldsteinsonate Op. 53 are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Waldsteinsonate Op. 53 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1990.
When was Waldsteinsonate Op. 53 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 253.
How do I tell if my copy of Waldsteinsonate Op. 53 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 253) 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 Waldsteinsonate Op. 53 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.
