USSR
1963- Label and catalog number
- Апрелевский Завод 33Д-011883Апрелевский Завод 33Д-011884
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
33Д-011883/2-1
33Д-011884/2-3
Ludwig van BeethovenConcerto Nr. 5 Opus 73, "The Emperor"
Vinyl pressings
Concerto Nr. 5 Opus 73, "The Emperor"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1963
10 pressings2 countriesClassicalClassical
Concerto Nr. 5 Opus 73, "The Emperor" was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Nr. 5 Opus 73, "The Emperor"
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
USSR
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga C 0589-590
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | USSR | Апрелевский Завод 33Д-011883 / Апрелевский Завод 33Д-011884First yearLP | LP |
| 1963 | USSR | Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga C 0589-590First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д—011883-4LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Мелодия OS 2138 / Мелодия 390 022LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Мелодия OS 2138LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Мелодия 390.022LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Мелодия 150010 / Мелодия 150.010LP | LP |
| ? | USSR | Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga 33Д-011883(а) / Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga 33Д-011884(а)LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 011883-84(а)LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33Д—011883 / Мелодия 33Д—011884LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Allegro
- B1Adagio, Un Poco Moto
- B2Rondo, Allegro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto Nr. 5 Opus 73, "The Emperor" are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Concerto Nr. 5 Opus 73, "The Emperor" are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1963 and 1969.
When was Concerto Nr. 5 Opus 73, "The Emperor" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in USSR. One of them is Апрелевский Завод 33Д-011883.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto Nr. 5 Opus 73, "The Emperor" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33Д-011883, C 0589-590) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 33Д-011883/2-1 and 33Д-011884/2-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerto Nr. 5 Opus 73, "The 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.
