US
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1718RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1718
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E2 RP4095-8SSide 1 - Variant 2
E2 RP4096-19SSide 2 - Variant 2
E2 RP4095-40S
Vinyl pressings
"Emperor" Concerto No. 5, In E-Flat, Op. 73
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1952
28 pressings9 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
"Emperor" Concerto No. 5, In E-Flat, Op. 73 was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 No. 5, In E-Flat, Op. 73
3 pressings came out in 1952, 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.
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1718RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1718
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E2RP-4095-2SSide A Stamped
E2RP 4096Side B Stamped
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Red
- Runout / matrix
49-3857
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1718 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1718First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1718First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1718 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1718First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Europe | RCA L 16411 / RCA Red Seal L 16411LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | France | RCA A 630.333 / RCA A 630.333LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-1718-ALP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-1718LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Italy | RCA Italiana LM 1718LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1718 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1718LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1718 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1718LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1280LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | RCA 3L16018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1958 | UK | RCA Red Seal RB 16114LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1718 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1718LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA Red Seal RB-16114 / RCA Red Seal RB.16114LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1718 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1718LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | RCA Red Seal LM-1718 / RCA Red Seal LM 1718LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | RCA Victrola VICS-1636(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | RCA RGC-1024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVC-1501LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | UK | RCA Victrola VH009 / RCA Victrola VH 009LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | RCA Red Seal ARM1-3690LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Italy | RCA VLS 45499LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 240LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victrola VH 009LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | RCA VL 89938LP | LP |
| ? | UK | RCA Victrola VH 009LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1718 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1718LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 5, In E-Flat, Op. 73 ("Emperor")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Emperor" Concerto No. 5, In E-Flat, Op. 73 are there?
28 vinyl pressings of "Emperor" Concerto No. 5, In E-Flat, Op. 73 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1952 and 1983.
When was "Emperor" Concerto No. 5, In E-Flat, Op. 73 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1718.
How do I tell if my copy of "Emperor" Concerto No. 5, In E-Flat, Op. 73 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM 1718, WDM 1718) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E2 RP4095-8S and E2 RP4096-19S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Emperor" Concerto No. 5, In E-Flat, Op. 73 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.
