UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33CX 1903
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX.2541Label Side A
XAX.2542Label Side B
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 · 1964
11 pressings4 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 37 was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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
2 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAX 2543
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 1068-2 1 GSide A matrix and EMI stamper code
YAX 1069-2 1 RSide B matrix and EMI stamper code
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1903First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia SAX 2543First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ.330 / Columbia SAXM 2543LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | New Zealand | World Record Club TZ.330 / World Record Club TZ 330LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club S/T 4239 / World Record Club ST-4239LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club T-4239 / World Record Club S/T 4239LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1968 | Australia | World Record Club S/T4239 / World Record Club ST-4239LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | Australia | World Record Club T-4239 / World Record Club S/T4239LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S/4239 / World Record Club ST-4239LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia SAXO 2543LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 1A 027 29 0472 1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
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?
11 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 37 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1969.
When was Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 37 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Columbia 33CX 1903.
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 33CX 1903, SAX 2543) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAX.2541 and XAX.2542. 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.
