Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2947
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
LP-Ste-SRRS-1363-XSide 1 and 2
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 3
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 3
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1965
10 pressings5 countriesClassicalClassical
Piano Concerto No. 3 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. 3
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2947First yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2947LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2947LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2947LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | RCA Victor Red Seal 644.513 ALP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Italy | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2947LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2947 / RCA Red Seal LSC 2947LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2947 / RCA Red Seal LSC 2947LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2947LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2947LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 3
- AFirst Movement: Allegro Con Brio
- B1Second Movement: Largo
- B2Third Movement: Rondo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 3 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 3 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1976.
When was Piano Concerto No. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Germany. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2947.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC 2947) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-Ste-SRRS-1363-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
