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Ludwig van Beethoven – "Eroica" Variations, "Dante" Sonata, Rakoczy March
1967 · US · RCA Victor Red Seal · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 3, 2026
- MMint
- $5.13
- NMNear Mint
- $4.59
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $3.51
- VGVery Good
- $2.43
- G+Good Plus
- $1.35
- GGood
- $0.81
- FFair
- $0.54
- PPoor
- $0.27
16 copies listed on Discogs from $3.55.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $4.50ref VA-8HBHZMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- TRRS-5914
- Runout — side B
- TRRS-5915
- Other
- R67-2539(Library of Congress No.)
- Other
- R67-2540(Library of Congress No.)
Specifications
- Artist
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Romantic
- Year
- 1967
- Label
- RCA Victor Red Seal
- Catalog number
- LSC-2943
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A"Eroica" Variations, Op. 3521:36
- B1"Dante" Sonata15:50
- B2Hungarian Rhapsody No. 15 - Rakoczy March4:54
- Producer
- Peter Dellheim
- Engineer
- Bernard Keville
About this record
David Bar-Illan's 1967 RCA Victor Red Seal recording pairs Beethoven's Eroica Variations with Liszt's Dante Sonata and Rakoczy March across two sides stamped TRRS-5914 and TRRS-5915 in the dead wax. The catalogue LSC-2943 marks this as a US pressing from the height of the Red Seal classical catalog, when pianists of Bar-Illan's stature commanded the label's premium vinyl stock.
What drives its value
This pressing trades on the strength of Bar-Illan's interpretive reputation rather than rarity—42 collectors own copies against only 3 seeking one, a ratio that keeps prices modest. Current market supply sits at 16 copies, with the lowest asking price at 3.55 USD.
The price guide spans from 5.13 USD for Mint down to 0.27 USD for Poor, a compression typical of mid-catalog classical LPs where condition matters far more than scarcity. A VG+ copy commands 3.51 USD, while VG drops to 2.43 USD—a steep cliff that reflects how surface noise and groove wear degrade the intimate piano sound.
The US domestic pressing on Red Seal places it outside the European or Japanese audiophile reissue market, limiting collector premiums.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by the RCA Victor Red Seal label, catalogue number LSC-2943, and the two-part matrix runout TRRS-5914 (side A) and TRRS-5915 (side B) stamped or etched into the wax. The jacket should credit Bar-Illan as soloist with the three-work program listed on the spine.
Grade by listening to the opening Eroica Variations: surface noise in the quieter passages of the theme-and-variations form will drop a VG+ copy to VG; any groove distortion or tracking difficulty during the rapid figuration signals VG or below. The Dante Sonata's sustained bass notes are sensitive to inner-groove distortion—a clean, unforced low end without strain is a marker of VG+ or better.
Check both sides for consistent pressing quality; Red Seal pressings of this era sometimes show variation between A and B sides.
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Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 3.51 USD. This figure reflects the market as of the guide's most recent update and assumes accurate grading; actual sales may vary depending on seller reputation and buyer demand in real time.
How does this pressing compare to other Bar-Illan Red Seal releases?
Without additional pressings in the input data, comparison is limited. However, the three-work program and the US domestic pressing status suggest this is a mid-catalog title rather than a flagship release; such records typically command lower premiums than single-work concerto recordings or European imports.
Why is the price spread so wide between Mint and VG?
Mint at 5.13 USD versus VG at 2.43 USD reflects the sensitivity of piano recordings to surface noise and groove wear. The Eroica Variations and Dante Sonata are intimate, dynamic works where even light crackle or ticks become audible; a played VG copy loses much of the interpretive clarity that justifies the purchase.
Is there collector demand for this title?
Demand is light: only 3 collectors want it against 42 who own one, a ratio of roughly 14-to-1 in favor of supply. This suggests the title is stable but not sought-after; buyers are typically filling gaps in a Bar-Illan or Red Seal collection rather than hunting it specifically.
What should I look for in the dead wax to confirm authenticity?
The matrix runout must read TRRS-5914 on side A and TRRS-5915 on side B. These codes are stamped into the wax during pressing and will not vary on legitimate US Red Seal copies of LSC-2943. The absence of a barcode is also consistent with 1967 US pressings, which predated widespread barcode adoption.