US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WL 5057
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV 13833 1ARun-out Stamp Side A
XTV 13834 1ARun-out Stamp Side B
XTV 13833Label Side A
XTV 13834Label SIde B
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No, 3 C Minor, Op. 37
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No, 3 C Minor, Op. 37
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1951
13 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Piano Concerto No, 3 C Minor, Op. 37 was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 C Minor, Op. 37
2 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WL 5057
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV 13833Label Side A
XTV 13834Label SIde B
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Westminster WL 5057First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | Westminster WL 5057First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Heliodor 478 005LP | LP |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Heliodor 478.624LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Westminster P 273LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | Westminster MR 5076LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Japan | Westminster WL 5057 / Westminster G-10535LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Ducretet Thomson LPG 8316LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Heliodor 478 005LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi MRC 5022LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Westminster WL 5057 / Westminster G-10535LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Westminster PWN 273LP | LP |
| ? | US | Westminster XWN 18379LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No, 3 C Minor, Op. 37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No, 3 C Minor, Op. 37 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No, 3 C Minor, Op. 37 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1951 and 1986.
When was Piano Concerto No, 3 C Minor, Op. 37 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Westminster WL 5057.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No, 3 C Minor, Op. 37 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WL 5057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XTV 13833 1A and XTV 13834 1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto No, 3 C Minor, Op. 37 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.
