Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records EAC-80017
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenEmperor Concerto
Vinyl pressings
Emperor Concerto
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1974
20 pressings11 countriesClassical
Emperor Concerto was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 3043
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-37062
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-1-37062-W1 ･ -◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout etched side 1 [the "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" is stamped]
S-2-37062-W1 #1 ･ -◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout etched side 2 [the "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" is stamped]
S-1-37062Label side 1
S-2-37062Label side 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records RL-32045
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice OASD-3043
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YRA9295Label - Side A
2YRA9296Label - Side B
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S3CBX 503
- 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | His Master's Voice OASD-3043First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Brazil | Angel Records S3CBX 503First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Angel Records RL-32045First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | France | EMI 2 C 069-02535 / La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 069-02535First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 065-02 535First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Greece | His Master's Voice 2J 063-02535First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065-02535First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3043First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Angel Records RL-32045First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | US | Angel Records S-37062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065-02535 / EMI 3C 065-02535LP, Mini-Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Mini-Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 1J 063-02 535LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02535 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02.535LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02535 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02.535LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02535 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02.535LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02535 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02.535LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 065-02 535LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | His Master's Voice 9295 / 9296LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records EAC-81020LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Emperor Concerto are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Emperor Concerto are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Emperor Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Japan, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Angel Records EAC-80017.
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 EAC-80017, ASD 3043, S-37062, RL-32045) 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.
