US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WL 5143
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV21349-1B 17Side A runout stamped
XTV21350-1G 11Side B runout stamped
XTV 21349Side 1 label
XTV 21350Side 2 label
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto #4 In G Major, Opus 58
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto #4 In G Major, Opus 58
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1952
10 pressings7 countriesClassicalConcertoPianoClassical
Piano Concerto #4 In G Major, Opus 58 was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Piano Concerto #4 In G Major, Opus 58
3 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 3 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Nixa WLP 5143
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1952- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WL 5143
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Australia | Westminster WL 5143First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | UK | Nixa WLP 5143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1952 | US | Westminster WL 5143First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Westminster XWN 18342LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Heliodor 476 006LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Ricordi MRC 5048LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Rifi Westminster WSR-LP 61003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi MRC 5048LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Westminster WL 5143 / Westminster G-5902LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Westminster PWN 274LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto #4 In G Major, Op. 58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto #4 In G Major, Opus 58 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto #4 In G Major, Opus 58 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1952 and 1959.
When was Piano Concerto #4 In G Major, Opus 58 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK, Australia. One of them is Westminster WL 5143.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto #4 In G Major, Opus 58 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WL 5143, WLP 5143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XTV21349-1B 17 and XTV21350-1G 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto #4 In G Major, Opus 58 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.
