US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2121
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ludwig Van BeethovenConcerto No. 2 In B-Flat Op. 19
Vinyl pressings
Concerto No. 2 In B-Flat Op. 19
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1958
12 pressings6 countriesRomanticConcertoPianoOrchestra
Concerto No. 2 In B-Flat Op. 19 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. 2 In B-Flat Op. 19
7 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2121
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis, Shaded Dog
- Runout / matrix
J2 RY3510-4S C2 ISide 1 runout, Stamped
J2 RY3511-3S A2 ISide 2 runout, Stamped
J2 RY3510-3S A1 ISide 1 runout, Stamped, Variant
J2 RY3511-5S A1 ISide 2 runout, Stamped. Variant
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2121
- Format
- LP, Mono
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2121
- Format
- LP, Mono
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2121
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
X LP-Ste-J2RY-3510-X // KGSide 1 runout, Stamped
X LP-Ste-J2RY-3511-X // KGSide 2 runout, Stamped
Manufacture in GermanyBoth sides runout, stamped
Italy
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Italiana A12R 0269
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2121First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2121First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana A12R 0269First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana A 12 R 0269 / RCA Italiana A12R 0269First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2121First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2121First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2121First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | RCA Victor 640.780LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor 630.411 ALP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Spain | RCA Victor LM 2121 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2121LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Red Seal SL16106LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC-9808-DLP, 10", Stereo | LP, 10", Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAllegro Con Brio
- B1Adagio
- B2Rondo: Molto Allegro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto No. 2 In B-Flat Op. 19 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Concerto No. 2 In B-Flat Op. 19 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1965.
When was Concerto No. 2 In B-Flat Op. 19 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Germany, Italy. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2121.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto No. 2 In B-Flat Op. 19 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2121, LM-2121, A12R 0269, A 12 R 0269) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerto No. 2 In B-Flat Op. 19 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.
