Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057
- Format
- LP
Vinyl pressings
Klavierkonzert = Piano Concerto No.3
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1978
24 pressings14 countriesRomanticClassical
Klavierkonzert = Piano Concerto No.3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 = Piano Concerto No.3
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Hungary
1978- Label and catalog number
- Hungaroton SLPXL 31222
- Format
- LP
Switzerland
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2837 509
- Format
- LP, Special Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2837 509 ALabel side A
2837 509 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Hungary | Hungaroton SLPXL 31222First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Switzerland | Deutsche Grammophon 2837 509First yearLP, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057LP | LP |
| 1979 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2543 170LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG1189LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 31 393 2LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1980 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057 / Deutsche Grammophon 25 31 057LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 618LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057 / Seung Eum Limited SEL-RG 635LP | LP |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия C10 - 18547-8LP | LP |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия С10—18547-8LP | LP |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057 / PGP RTB 2230119LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 618LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 27 618LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 3 C-moll Op. 37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Klavierkonzert = Piano Concerto No.3 are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Klavierkonzert = Piano Concerto No.3 are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1978 and 1982.
When was Klavierkonzert = Piano Concerto No.3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Europe, UK, Germany, Hungary and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2531 057.
How do I tell if my copy of Klavierkonzert = Piano Concerto No.3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2531 057, SLPXL 31222, 2837 509) 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 = Piano Concerto No.3 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.
