US
March 1946- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal DM 1036
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
11-9059-ASide A
11-9060-ASide B
11-9061-ASide C
11-9062-ASide D
Ludwig van BeethovenConcerto No. 1, In C, Op. 15
Vinyl pressings
Concerto No. 1, In C, Op. 15
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1946
10 pressings3 countriesClassicalClassical
Concerto No. 1, In C, Op. 15 was first pressed on vinyl in 1946. 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
2 pressings came out in 1946, 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.
Canada
March 1946- Label and catalog number
- Victor DM 1036
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
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.
1940s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Canada | Victor DM 1036First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1946 | US | Victor Red Seal DM 1036First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 1036Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1039LP | LP |
| 1950 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1039 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1039LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | RCA Victrola VIC-1521LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victrola VIC-1521LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1039LP | LP |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1039 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1039LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1039 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1039LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, 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 3 countries, released between 1946 and 1970.
When was Concerto No. 1, In C, Op. 15 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1946, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor Red Seal DM 1036, released March 1946.
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 DM 1036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11-9059-A and 11-9060-A. 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.
