Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2531 302 S1=2 320 OO 4Runout side A
2531 302 S2=2320 AC 4A 1CRunout side B
Ludwig Van BeethovenKlavierkonzert No. 1 • Piano Concerto
Vinyl pressings
Klavierkonzert No. 1 • Piano Concerto
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1980
13 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Klavierkonzert No. 1 • Piano Concerto was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Klavierkonzert No. 1 • Piano Concerto
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2531 302 S 1=2 320 A D 1Runout side A
2531 302 S 2=2 320 K A 5 *.1Runout side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2531 302 S1=2 320 D 1 5Stamped in runout A
2531 302 S2=2 320 1 5 0Stamped in runout B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2531 302 S1=2 320 1 K (tilted)Stamped in runout A
2531 302 S2=2 320 1 5 P (tilted)Stamped in runout B
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2531 302 S 1 = 2 320Stamped Side A
2531 302 S 2 = 2 320Stamped Side B
Polygramhand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302 / Deutsche Grammophon MG 1275First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 1275 / Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302First yearLP, Album, Sampler, Stereo | LP, Album, Sampler, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon SEL-RG 741(2531 302)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302 / Speakers Corner Records 2531 302LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 1 C-dur Op. 15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Klavierkonzert No. 1 • Piano Concerto are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Klavierkonzert No. 1 • Piano Concerto are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 2013.
When was Klavierkonzert No. 1 • Piano Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, France, Italy, Japan. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2531 302.
How do I tell if my copy of Klavierkonzert No. 1 • Piano Concerto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2531 302, MG 1275) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2531 302 S1=2 320 OO 4 and 2531 302 S2=2320 AC 4A 1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Klavierkonzert No. 1 • Piano 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.
