UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 2579His Master's Voice 1E 063 ◦ 01980
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA.3589Label - Side A
2YEA.3590Label - Side B
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 3
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 3
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1970
13 pressings7 countriesClassicalClassical
Piano Concerto No. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 1970, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2579 / His Master's Voice 1E 063 ○ 01980LP, Stereo, Repress | LP, Stereo, Repress |
| 1970 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2579 / His Master's Voice 1E 063 ◦ 01980First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3c 053-01980LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Acorde 037 1019801LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Angel Records RL-32210 / EMI RL-32210LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 063-01980LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-01980 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-01.980LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C 063-01 980 / Die Stimme seines Herrn 1C 063-01 980LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-01 980 / EMI Electrola 1C 063-01 980LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | Angel Records SMA 91768 / His Master's Voice SMA 91768LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 063-01980 / La Voce Del Padrone ASDQ 5453LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065-01980LP | LP |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2579 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2579LP, Stereo, Repress | LP, Stereo, Repress |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No.3 In C Minor, Op. 37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 3 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 3 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1984.
When was Piano Concerto No. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 2579.
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 ASD 2579) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA.3589 and 2YEA.3590. 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.
