UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6189Decca LXT.6189
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ludwig Van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 1 / Choral Fantasy
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 1 / Choral Fantasy
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1965
15 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassicalConcertoPiano
Piano Concerto No. 1 / Choral Fantasy was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 No. 1 / Choral Fantasy
3 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6189Decca SXL.6189
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6767-2WRunout side A
ZAL-6768-1WRunout side B
ZAL.6767Label side A
ZAL.6768Label side B
South Africa
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6189Decca SXL.6189
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6767-2WRunout side A
ZAL-6768-1WRunout side B
ZAL.6767Label side A
ZAL.6768Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | South Africa | Decca SXL 6189 / Decca SXL.6189First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LXT 6189 / Decca LXT.6189First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SXL 6189 / Decca SXL.6189First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | London Records CS 6451 / London Records CS.6451LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 2173LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Korea | Decca SDD 227 / Sung Eum Limited SEL-0092LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 227 / Decca SDD 227LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 227 / Decca SDD 227LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | London Records STS 15211LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Sweden | Recut Records REC 03A-03BLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Ace Of Diamonds SDDA 227LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 73879LP | LP |
| ? | Sweden | Recut Records REC 6001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6189 / Decca SXL.6189LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6189 / Decca SXL.6189LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In C Major Op. 15
- B2Choral Fantasia, Op. 80
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 1 / Choral Fantasy are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 1 / Choral Fantasy are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1987.
When was Piano Concerto No. 1 / Choral Fantasy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, South Africa. One of them is Decca LXT 6189.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 1 / Choral Fantasy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 6189, SXL 6189) 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 Piano Concerto No. 1 / Choral Fantasy 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.
