UK
February 1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2179Decca SXL.2179
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ludwig van Beethoven"Emperor" Concerto
Vinyl pressings
"Emperor" Concerto
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1960
55 pressings10 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
"Emperor" Concerto was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 "Emperor" Concerto
15 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
March 1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5553Decca LXT.5553
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.4597Label side A
ARL.4598Label side B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2179Decca SXL.2179
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4597-2E BB ET 3 2 1 CA SMRunout side A - machine stamped - this variant
ZAL-4598-2E BG ET 1Runout side B - machine stamped - this variant
ZAL.4597Matrix on label - side A
ZAL.4598Matrix on label - side B
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2179Decca SXL.2179
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4597-2E BB ET 3 2 1 CA SMRunout side A - machine stamped - this variant
ZAL-4598-2E BB ET 2 1 SMRunout side B - machine stamped - this variant
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2179Decca SXL.2179
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4597-2E B I I 3 2 1 CA SMRunout side A - machine stamped - this variant
ZAL-4598-2E O K 2 1 S MRunout side B - machine stamped - this variant
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 2179Decca SXL.2179
- Format
- LP, Stereo · ED1 Label
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-4597-2ERunout side A - stamped
ZAL-4598-2ERunout side B - stamped
ZAL.4597Matrix on label - side A
ZAL.4598Matrix on label - side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 55 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Decca SXLA 2179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | Germany | Decca SXL 2179First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | Germany | Decca SXL 2179First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | Germany | Decca SXL 2179First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | Spain | Decca SXL 2179 / Decca SXL.2179First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | Spain | Decca LXT 5553First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Switzerland | Decca SXL 2179First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Decca SXL 2179 / Decca SXL.2179First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Decca SXL 2179 / Decca SXL.2179First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Decca SXL 2179 / Decca SXL.2179First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Decca SXL 2179 / Decca SXL.2179First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | London Records CS 6156First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | London Records CM 9023 / London Records CM.9023First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Decca SXL 2179 / Decca SXL.2179First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Decca LXT 5553 / Decca LXT.5553First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | South Korea | Decca SXL 2179 / SEM Gramophone SEL-0012LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Decca SPA 452LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Decca SPAI 452LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Discos London LLC-17964LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | Decca SXLA 2179LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca SXL 2179 / Decca SXL.2179LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca SXL 2179LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 2179LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41919 / Decca 6.41919 AHLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca LW 5015910", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41919 / Decca 6.41919 ANLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 5553LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 2179LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 2179LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 2179LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | London Records SLC 1148LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | London Records SLX 3-8-2LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | London Records FCCA 7016LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major Op. 73 (Emperor)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Emperor" Concerto are there?
55 vinyl pressings of "Emperor" Concerto are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1960 and 1976.
When was "Emperor" Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Decca SXL 2179, released February 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of "Emperor" Concerto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 2179, LXT 5553, CS 6156, CM 9023) 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 "Emperor" Concerto 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.
