UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips DKY 835 281
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 835 281 1Y 2 670side A stamped
AA 835 281 2Y 1 670side B stamped
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 1 In C, Op.15
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 1 In C, Op.15
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1964
17 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Piano Concerto No. 1 In C, Op.15 was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 In C, Op.15
1 pressing came out in 1964, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Philips DKY 835 281First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 542 / ETERNA 8 20542LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 542 / ETERNA 8 20542LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 542LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 542LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 542LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 542LP | LP |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 542LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 542LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 542LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1988 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 542LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips GL 121LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Chile | Philips 835.281LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 542LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Orbis 77 445LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6598 269LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 281 DXYLP | LP |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In C, Op. 15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 1 In C, Op.15 are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 1 In C, Op.15 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1988.
When was Piano Concerto No. 1 In C, Op.15 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Philips DKY 835 281.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 1 In C, Op.15 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DKY 835 281) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 835 281 1Y 2 670 and AA 835 281 2Y 1 670. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto No. 1 In C, Op.15 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.
