Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LM-9809-E
- Format
- LP, 10"
- Runout / matrix
LP-H2RL-1247-X K Manufactured in Germany
LP-H2RL-1248-X-U B Manufactured in Germany
Ludwig Van BeethovenConcerto No.4 In G Op. 58
Vinyl pressings
Concerto No.4 In G Op. 58
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1957
16 pressings8 countriesClassicalRomanticConcertoPiano
Concerto No.4 In G Op. 58 was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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.4 In G Op. 58
1 pressing came out in 1957, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-9809-EFirst yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1958 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2123LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC-2123LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2123LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | South Africa | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2123 / RCA Victor Red Seal 30,159LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2123LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2123LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2123LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1959 | UK | RCA SB-2017 / RCA LSC-2123LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Red Seal SL16108LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor Sêlo Vermelho BRL-216LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-9809-ELP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-9809-ELP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Italy | RCA Italiana LM 2123LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA RB-16044 / RCA LM-2123LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2123LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Concerto No.4 In G, Op. 58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto No.4 In G Op. 58 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Concerto No.4 In G Op. 58 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1957 and 1959.
When was Concerto No.4 In G Op. 58 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Germany. One of them is RCA Red Seal LM-9809-E.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto No.4 In G Op. 58 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-9809-E) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-H2RL-1247-X K Manufactured in Germany and LP-H2RL-1248-X-U B Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerto No.4 In G Op. 58 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.
