UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice BLP 1063
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono · RT
- Runout / matrix
OXEA 568-1NStamped Side 1
OXEA 569-2NStamped Side 2
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1955
16 pressings4 countriesClassicalRomanticConcertoOrchestra
Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 In C Minor
3 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice BLP 1063
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono · N
- Runout / matrix
OXEA 568-1N G 1Side A runout
OXEA 569-2N G 1Side B runout
OXEA.568Side A label
OXEA.569Side B label
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître FBLP 1068
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono · Dowel-spine cover
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FBLP 1068First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice BLP 1063First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice BLP 1063First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice BLP 1063LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice BLP 1063LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FBLP 25.06111", 33 ⅓ RPM | 11", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FBLP 25061 / La Voix De Son Maître FBLP 25.061LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FBLP 25061 / La Voix De Son Maître FBLP 25.061LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Germany | Electrola WBLP-So 106310" | 10" |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 70 039 / Electrola WBLP 106310" | 10" |
| ? | Germany | Electrola M 33 WBLP 1063 / Electrola WBLP 106310" | 10" |
| ? | Germany | Dacapo 1 C 047-01 404LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Die Volksplatte SMVP 8044LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 70 039 / Electrola WBLP 106310" | 10" |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 70 039 / Electrola WBLP 106310", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice BLP 106310", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No.3 In C Minor, Op. 37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1962.
When was Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, France. One of them is His Master's Voice BLP 1063.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 1063, FBLP 1068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OXEA 568-1N and OXEA 569-2N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor 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.
