Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2543 172
- Format
- LP
Vinyl pressings
Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 · "Emperor" Concerto
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1979
26 pressings15 countriesRomanticOrchestraPianoConcerto
Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 · "Emperor" Concerto was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Nr. 5 · "Emperor" Concerto
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2531 194 S 1 3 20Side A Runout variant 1
2531 194 S 2 = 2 3 20Side B Runout variant 1
2531 194 S 1 320 13Side A Runout variant 2
2531 194 S 2=3 320 1 2ASide B Runout variant 2
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2531 194 S 1 = 2 320stamped side A
2531 194 S 2 = 3 320stamped Side B
Australasia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX 198797 2531 194-1Side 1 Runout
MX 198798 2531 194 S2 = 2Side 2 Runout
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2531 194 S 1 3 20 24 10 A∙2 1Runout side A, stamped
2531 194 S 2 = 2 3 20 24 3Runout side B, stamped
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2531 194 S 1 3 20stamped on side A
2531 194 S 2 320stamped on side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australasia | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2543 172First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPXL 31223First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194 / Deutsche Grammophon MG 1235First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2531194First yearLP | LP |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194LP | LP |
| 1981 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1982 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 620LP | LP |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С10—17885-6LP | LP |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2230135 / Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 46 621 9LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1983 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon AGM 1015 / Deutsche Grammophon SEL-RO 415LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 620LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531194LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 194LP | LP |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 620LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 40 747 8LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Netherlands | Deutsche Grammophon 411 201-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 5 Es-dur Op. 73 = Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 · "Emperor" Concerto are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 · "Emperor" Concerto are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1979 and 1991.
When was Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 · "Emperor" Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, Australasia, Austria, France and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2543 172.
How do I tell if my copy of Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 · "Emperor" Concerto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2543 172, 2531 194, SLPXL 31223, 2531194) 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 Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 · "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.
