France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33 FCX 300
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLX244Label side A
XLX245Label side B
Ludwig van BeethovenConcerto N° 3 En Ut Mineur Op. 37
Vinyl pressings
Concerto N° 3 En Ut Mineur Op. 37
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1954
11 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassical
Concerto N° 3 En Ut Mineur Op. 37 was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 N° 3 En Ut Mineur Op. 37
4 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33 FCX 300
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XLX244Label side A
XLX245Label side B
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33 FC X 300Columbia 33 FCX 300
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLX 244 21B M3 152060Runout side A
XLX 245 21C M6 152685Runout side B
XLX 244Label side A
XLX 245Label side B
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33CX 1188
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLX 244-1N
XLX 245-2N
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | Columbia 33 FCX 300First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | France | Columbia 33 FCX 300First yearLP | LP |
| 1954 | France | Columbia 33 FC X 300 / Columbia 33 FCX 300First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1188First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1188LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Angel Records 35131 / Angel Records ANG. 35131LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | Columbia FCX 30112 / Columbia 33 FCX 30.112LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Trianon 2C 045-11626LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Trianon TRI 33.134LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Angel Records ACA 25LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Angel Records 35131LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Concerto N° 3 En Ut Mineur, Op. 37, Pour Piano Et Orchestre
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto N° 3 En Ut Mineur Op. 37 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Concerto N° 3 En Ut Mineur Op. 37 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1954 and 1977.
When was Concerto N° 3 En Ut Mineur Op. 37 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in France, UK. One of them is Columbia 33 FCX 300.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto N° 3 En Ut Mineur Op. 37 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33 FCX 300, 33 FC X 300, 33CX 1188) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLX244 and XLX245. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerto N° 3 En Ut Mineur Op. 37 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.
