US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2120
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
J2 RY3508-1S ISide A Stamped
J2 RY3509-1S ISide B Stamped
J2RY-3508Side A Label
J2RY-3509Side B Label
Ludwig Van BeethovenConcerto No.1 In C, Op. 15
Vinyl pressings
Concerto No.1 In C, Op. 15
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1958
10 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Concerto No.1 In C, Op. 15 was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 No.1 In C, Op. 15
4 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2120
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
H2 RP1241-3S A2
H2 RP1242-3S A2
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2120
- Format
- LP, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H2 RP1241-3S A1 RSide A runout
H2 RP1242-3S A2 RSide B runout
H2RP-1241Side A label
H2RP-1242Side B label
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2120
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2120First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2120First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2120First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2120First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | RCA Red Seal SB 2046 / RCA Red Seal SB.2046LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | RCA Victor 630412LP | LP |
| 1966 | Italy | RCA Italiana A12R 0268 / RCA A12R 0268LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor Sêlo Vermelho BRL-213LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC-2120LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2120LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 1 In C, Op. 15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto No.1 In C, Op. 15 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Concerto No.1 In C, Op. 15 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1966.
When was Concerto No.1 In C, Op. 15 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2120.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto No.1 In C, Op. 15 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2120, LM-2120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J2 RY3508-1S I and J2 RY3509-1S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerto No.1 In C, Op. 15 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.
