Canada
April 1943- Label and catalog number
- Victor DM 939
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
Ludwig van Beethoven"Emperor" Concerto For Piano And Orchestra
Vinyl pressings
"Emperor" Concerto For Piano And Orchestra
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1943
12 pressings5 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
"Emperor" Concerto For Piano And Orchestra was first pressed on vinyl in 1943. 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 For Piano And Orchestra
1 pressing came out in 1943, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Canada | Victor DM 939First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal DM 939Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal WCT 19 / RCA Victor Red Seal WCT-197", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1953 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LCT-1015 / RCA Victor Red Seal LCT 1015LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | RCA KV 246LP | LP |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victrola VIC-1511 / RCA Victrola VIC 1511LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victrola VICS-1511LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victrola VIC-1511 / RCA Victrola VIC 1511LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victrola VIC-1511LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA Victrola TVM1-7033LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | RCA GL 89510LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA CCV 5028LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 5 In E, Flat Major For Piano And Orchestra (Emperor) Op. 73
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Emperor" Concerto For Piano And Orchestra are there?
12 vinyl pressings of "Emperor" Concerto For Piano And Orchestra are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1943 and 1971.
When was "Emperor" Concerto For Piano And Orchestra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1943, in Canada. One of them is Victor DM 939, released April 1943.
How do I tell if my copy of "Emperor" Concerto For Piano And Orchestra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 939) 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 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.
