US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5037
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP35515-3G
XLP35516-3G
Ludwig van BeethovenConcertos 2 & 4 For Piano And Orchestra
Vinyl pressings
Concertos 2 & 4 For Piano And Orchestra
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1955
15 pressings7 countriesClassicalClassical
Concertos 2 & 4 For Piano And Orchestra was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Concertos 2 & 4 For Piano And Orchestra
3 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5037
- Format
- LP, Promo
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5037
- Format
- LP, Mono · Blue/Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
XLP35515-3ARunout stamp side A
XLP35516-3DRunout stamp side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks ML 5037First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5037First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5037First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Philips ABL 3164 / Philips ABL.3164LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Europe | CBS 61916 / CBS Classics CBS 61916LP | LP |
| 1978 | Spain | CBS 61916 / CBS S-61916LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | CBS 61916 / CBS Classics CBS 61916LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Columbia Masterworks 4148LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Columbia Masterworks ML 5037LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 01221 LLP | LP |
| ? | UK | Philips GL 5744 / Philips G 03640 LLP | LP |
| ? | UK | Fontana EFL 2506LP | LP |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5037LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5037 / CBS 72257LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5037LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Major, Op. 58
- Piano Concerto No. 2 In B Flat Major, Op.19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concertos 2 & 4 For Piano And Orchestra are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Concertos 2 & 4 For Piano And Orchestra are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1979.
When was Concertos 2 & 4 For Piano And Orchestra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia Masterworks ML 5037.
How do I tell if my copy of Concertos 2 & 4 For Piano And Orchestra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ML 5037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP35515-3G and XLP35516-3G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concertos 2 & 4 For Piano And Orchestra 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.
