Germany
1960- Label and catalog number
- Opera St 1900
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST 1900 - 1BEtched runout side A
ST 1900 - 2AEtched runout side B
Ludwig Van BeethovenKlavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-Dur Op. 73
Vinyl pressings
Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-Dur Op. 73
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1960
12 pressings5 countriesClassical
Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-Dur Op. 73 was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Es-Dur Op. 73
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Opera St 1900First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | Opera 1112LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | Germany | Opera St 63930 / Opera 3930LP, 10", Reissue, Stereo | LP, 10", Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Baccarola 87009LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Sarpe TMC 36LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Curcio TMC 36LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Orphée LDO-D 50.040 StdLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Opera 1112LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Opera 1112 / Opera ST 1900LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Opera 1112LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Opera 6615 St. 1900 / DSG 6615LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Japan | Columbia K-357-23 and 24LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-Dur Op. 73
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-Dur Op. 73 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-Dur Op. 73 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1981.
When was Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-Dur Op. 73 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Germany. One of them is Opera St 1900.
How do I tell if my copy of Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-Dur Op. 73 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use St 1900) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST 1900 - 1B and ST 1900 - 2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-Dur 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.
