Netherlands
1953- Label and catalog number
- Philips A 00646 R
- Format
- LP, 10"
Ludwig Van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor Op. 37
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor Op. 37
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1953
13 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor Op. 37 was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Op. 37
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Netherlands | Philips A 00646 RFirst yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Philips A 00646 R10" | 10" |
| ? | Australia | Philips A 00646 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | Philips A 00646 R10", Mono · Mono | 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Fontana 200.036 WGLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Fontana 700.036 WGYLP | LP |
| ? | France | Fontana 700.036 WGYLP | LP |
| ? | France | Philips S 06.115 R10", Mono · Mono | 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Fontana 695 064 KLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 00646 R10", Mono · Mono | 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips G 05330 RLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Norway | Philips A 00646 R10", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | UK | Philips G 03082 L / Philips GBL 5594LP, Mono · Mono | LP, 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 Op. 37 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor Op. 37 are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor Op. 37 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Netherlands. One of them is Philips A 00646 R.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor Op. 37 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 00646 R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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 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.
