Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Top Classic TC-9011
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-TC 9011-ASide A
ST-TC 9011-ASide B
Ludwig van BeethovenKlavierkonzert Nr. 5, Es-Dur, Op. 73
Vinyl pressings
Klavierkonzert Nr. 5, Es-Dur, Op. 73
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1968
11 pressings4 countriesClassicalConcertoPianoClassical
Klavierkonzert Nr. 5, Es-Dur, Op. 73 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 1968, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | Top Classic TC-9011First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Deacon Records DEA 1007LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Gallery Stereo GDEA 1007 / Deacon Records DEA 1007LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Windmill WMD 153LP | LP |
| 1973 | UK | Windmill WMD 153LP | LP |
| 1973 | UK | Windmill WMD 153LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mace Records MAC 9123LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Chevron CHVL 018LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice SOELP 10141LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Saphir INT 120.830LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Saphir 25 735-2 SBLP, 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?
11 vinyl pressings of Klavierkonzert Nr. 5, Es-Dur, Op. 73 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1968 and 1979.
When was Klavierkonzert Nr. 5, Es-Dur, Op. 73 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany. One of them is Top Classic TC-9011.
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 TC-9011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-TC 9011-A and ST-TC 9011-A. 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.
