UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Legend LGD002
- Format
- LP
Suk TrioBeethoven: Piano Trio No. 6 In Bb, Op. 97 "Archduke"
Vinyl pressings
Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 6 In Bb, Op. 97 "Archduke"
by Suk Trio · 1975
13 pressings6 countriesClassical
Beethoven was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Beethoven
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Japan
November 1975- Label and catalog number
- Denon OX-7035-ND
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
OX-7035A 〄 Ⓑ 1A1Runout A, stamped
OX-7035B 〄 Ⓑ 2A4Runout B, stamped
OX-7035-ALabel A
OX-7035-BLabel B
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | UK | Legend LGD002First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Japan | Denon OX-7035-NDFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 11 2137 GLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | UK | Legend LGD002LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | Eurodisc 913 185 / Supraphon 28 375LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | US | Quintessence PMC-7082LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Vanguard SU-5LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 4 11 2137LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1982 | Germany | Musicaphon BM 30 SL 1736LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1986 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 4 11 2137 / Supraphon 1411 2137LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1989 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 10 2137-1141LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Eurodisc 28375 / Supraphon 28375LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| ? | Japan | Supraphon OS-553-SLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Allegro Moderato
- A2Scherzo (Allegro) And Trio
- B1Andante Cantabile; Allegro Moderato
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beethoven are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Beethoven are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1989.
When was Beethoven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Japan. One of them is Legend LGD002.
How do I tell if my copy of Beethoven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LGD002, OX-7035-ND) 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 Beethoven 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.