US
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2124
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Plum Label
Vinyl pressings
Concerto No. 5 (Emperor)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1957
31 pressings13 countriesRomanticClassical
Concerto No. 5 (Emperor) 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. 5 (Emperor)
7 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2124RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2124
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Plum Label
- Runout / matrix
H2 RP1250-30S I A2Runout side A complete
H2 RP1249-22S I B1Runout side B complete
Italy
August 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Italiana A12R 0272RCA Italiana Red Seal A12R 0272
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Argentina
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2124
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2124
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-H2RP-1249-X K Ga-Lu Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
LP-H2RP-1250-X Ga-Lu N Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
H 2 RP-1249Label side A
H 2 RP-1249Label side B
Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal LM-2124
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-H2RP-1249-X K Ga-Lu Manufactured in GermanyRunout stamped side A
LP-H2RP-1250-X Ga-Lu N Manufactured in GermanyRunout stamped side B
H 2 RP-1249Label side A
H 2 RP-1250Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Argentina | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2124First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1957 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2124First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-2124First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | New Zealand | RCA Red Seal RSL 3521First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2124First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2124 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2124First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Italy | RCA Italiana A12R 0272 / RCA Italiana Red Seal A12R 0272First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2124LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | Japan | Victor SLS 2004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | RCA Red Seal SB-2015 / RCA Victor LSC-2124LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | RCA Red Seal RB.16045LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2124 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2124LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2124LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor LSC-2124LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana Red Seal LM 2124LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | RCA LSC-2124LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | France | RCA 640.515LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | France | RCA 630.414 / RCA Victor LM 2124LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | RCA SB-2015 / RCA Red Seal SB.2015LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Italy | RCA GL 42164LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA GL-42164LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-5225LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Red Seal SL16109LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2124 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2124LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Chile | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2124LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2124LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2124LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | RCA AS 014 / Boek En Plaat AS 014LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 5 In E-Flat, Op. 73 ("Emperor")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto No. 5 (Emperor) are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Concerto No. 5 (Emperor) are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1957 and 1983.
When was Concerto No. 5 (Emperor) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Italy, Argentina, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2124.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto No. 5 (Emperor) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-2124, A12R 0272, LSC-2124, RSL 3521) 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. 5 (Emperor) 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.
