UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2750
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL1153 -1B K CT 3Runout side A
ARL1154 - 1B M CT 3Runout side B
ARL.1153Label side A
ARL.1154Label side B
Ludwig van BeethovenConcerto In D Major For Violin & Orchestra Op. 61
Vinyl pressings
Concerto In D Major For Violin & Orchestra Op. 61
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1952
15 pressings8 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Concerto In D Major For Violin & Orchestra Op. 61 was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Concerto In D Major For Violin & Orchestra Op. 61
3 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 562
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL1153-2BStamped Side A
ARL1154-1BStamped Side B
South Africa
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2750
- Format
- LP, Mono
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | South Africa | Decca LXT 2750First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | UK | Decca LXT 2750First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | London Records LL 562First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Argentina | Discos London LLC 17560LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Ace Of Clubs ACL 5LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 5 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.5LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 5 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.5LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Richmond B 19034LP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Richmond B 19034LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Decca LXT 2750LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutscher Schallplattenclub F-005 / Decca BD 421-BLP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Decca MD 1055LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 5 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.5LP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 2750LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Richmond B 19034LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Concerto In D Major For Violin And Orchestra, Op. 61
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto In D Major For Violin & Orchestra Op. 61 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Concerto In D Major For Violin & Orchestra Op. 61 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1952 and 1961.
When was Concerto In D Major For Violin & Orchestra Op. 61 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in UK, US, South Africa. One of them is Decca LXT 2750.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto In D Major For Violin & Orchestra Op. 61 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 2750, LL 562) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL1153 -1B K CT 3 and ARL1154 - 1B M CT 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerto In D Major For Violin & Orchestra Op. 61 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.
