VinylAI 
Data as of Sep 20, 2026
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No.6 (Pastoral)
1984 · US · RCA Custom · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 20, 2026
- MMint
- $5.46
- NMNear Mint
- $4.89
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $3.74
- VGVery Good
- $2.59
- G+Good Plus
- $1.44
- GGood
- $0.86
- FFair
- $0.58
- PPoor
- $0.29
15 copies listed on Discogs from $1.72.
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
- $5ref VA-JN8WGMedia M · MintSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States — Open to offers. Will send more pics upon request.
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
New to condition grades like NM or VG? Read our vinyl grading guide →
Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- FW 601A 3 I 𝝠1A
- Runout — side B
- FW 601B 1 𝝠5D I
- Barcode
- 0 77731 06010
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Classical
- Year
- 1984
- Label
- RCA Custom
- Catalog number
- FW-601
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 77731 06010
Tracklist
- A1Allegro Ma Non Troppo9:00
- A2Andante Molto Mosso10:46
- B3Allegro3:21
- B4Allegro3:40
- B5Allegretto9:31
- Composed By
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Conductor
- Sir Charles Groves
About this record
The RCA Custom pressing FW-601, stamped at the RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis in 1984, carries the dead-wax matrix FW 601A 3 I 𝝠1A on side A and FW 601B 1 𝝠5D I on side B—markers that distinguish this US release from any other Pastoral pressing. Demand is minimal: only 1 collector wants it against 91 who own one, and 15 copies sit for sale at a floor price of 1.72 USD, signaling this is a budget reissue bundled with educational material rather than a sought audiophile edition.
What drives its value
This 1984 RCA Custom pressing trades on condition alone, with Mint copies valued at 5.46 USD dropping to 4.89 USD in Near Mint, 3.74 USD in VG+, and 2.59 USD in VG. The lowest asking price of 1.72 USD reflects the glut: 15 copies are currently listed.
The want-to-have ratio (1 want against 91 have) confirms this is a mass-market educational release, not a collector's object. As a US pressing from RCA Custom's Indianapolis plant, it occupies no premium tier among other pressings—the catalogue FW-601 appears only once in the discography, making it neither rare nor sought.
Condition matters only insofar as surface noise affects playback of the 5 tracks; the 12-page biographical book included with the original package adds no resale premium on the vinyl itself.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number FW-601 printed on the spine and label. The RCA Custom label (not RCA Red Seal or RCA Victor) is the first verification step.
Examine the dead-wax runout on each side: side A should read FW 601A 3 I 𝝠1A, and side B should read FW 601B 1 𝝠5D I. Both sides were pressed at the RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis.
The barcode is present. Grade by listening for surface noise and inspecting the vinyl under light for hairline scratches; a VG+ copy will have minimal noise during quiet passages and no visible groove damage.
The accompanying 12-page book titled His Life and Times 1770-1804 is part of the original package but does not affect the vinyl grade. Note the absence of a Superwares Of Canada Ltd. credit on the back cover—this is documented in the release notes and confirms authenticity of the US pressing.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Release notes
Part of series: "Funk & Wagnalls - Family Library of Great Music - Album 1 Includes Biographies of the Great Composers and Program Notes"
"Symphony No.6 in F (Pastoral), Op.68"
Includes 12-page large size book "His Life and Times 1770-1804" about Beethoven.
No credit for "Superwares Of Canada Ltd." on back cover.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this RCA Custom pressing?
FW-601. This is the only catalogue number assigned to this 1984 US release and appears on the spine, label, and dead-wax matrix as FW 601A and FW 601B.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
A VG+ graded copy is valued at 3.74 USD according to the price guide. This represents a mid-range estimate; the actual market floor is 1.72 USD, with 15 copies currently for sale.
What pressing plant made this record?
The RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis pressed this 1984 release. The plant code appears in the dead-wax matrix: FW 601A 3 I 𝝠1A (side A) and FW 601B 1 𝝠5D I (side B), with the I denoting Indianapolis.
Is this a rare pressing?
No. The community data shows 91 collectors own it against only 1 who wants it, and 15 copies are listed for sale. This 1984 RCA Custom release was part of the Funk & Wagnalls Family Library of Great Music series—a mass-market educational product, not a limited pressing.
What is the difference between a Mint and VG copy?
A Mint copy is priced at 5.46 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 2.59 USD. The spread reflects the condition of the vinyl surface and the audibility of surface noise during playback of the 5 tracks.