US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Plymouth P12-11
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PL66 ("RE33" scratched out) 072 4Side A
PL66 ("RE33" scratched out) 073 6Side B
Ludwig van BeethovenEmperor Concerto
Vinyl pressings
Emperor Concerto
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1950
11 pressings3 countriesClassical
Emperor Concerto was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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
4 pressings came out in 1950, 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.
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Remington R-199-1
- Format
- LP
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Remington R-199-1
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
RC33 072 XX 6A-side runout
RC33 073 10B-side runout
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Remington RLP-199-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Plymouth P12-11First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1950 | US | Remington R-199-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1950 | US | Remington R-199-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1950 | US | Remington RLP-199-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1951 | US | Remington R-199-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1951 | US | Remington RLP-199-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1952 | US | Masque M 10,004LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | International Joker Production SM 1056LP, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Misprint, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Lafayette Records 073-2LP | LP |
| ? | France | Lafayette Records LR 2 D / Lafayette Records LR 5 AALP | LP |
| ? | US | Remington RLP-199-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Emperor Concerto
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Emperor Concerto are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Emperor Concerto are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1950 and 1971.
When was Emperor Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US. One of them is Plymouth P12-11.
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 P12-11, R-199-1, RLP-199-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PL66 ("RE33" scratched out) 072 4 and PL66 ("RE33" scratched out) 073 6. 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.
