Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 315
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 315 1Y 1 Ⓟ 1972 670 11 4 03Runout, Side A
Ⓟ 1972 AA 6500 315 2Y 1 03 11 3Runout, Side B
6500 315.1 YLabel, Side A
6500 315.2 YLabel, Side B
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 3, "Pathétique" Sonata
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 3, "Pathétique" Sonata
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1972
10 pressings8 countriesClassicalClassical
Piano Concerto No. 3, "Pathétique" Sonata was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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, "Pathétique" Sonata
6 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6570 135
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 315
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 315
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 315
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 315 1Y 1 Ⓟ 1972 670 11 2 03Runout, Side A
Ⓟ 1972 AA 6500 315 2Y 1 03 11 5Runout, Side B
6500 315.1 YLabel, Side A
6500 315.2 YLabel, Side B
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 315
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Philips 6500 315First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6500 315First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6500 315First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Philips 6500 315First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Philips 6500 315First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Philips 6570 135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Philips 6500 315LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Philips 6570 135LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips 7310 135LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6527 176LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 37
- Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 3, "Pathétique" Sonata are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 3, "Pathétique" Sonata are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1979.
When was Piano Concerto No. 3, "Pathétique" Sonata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Netherlands, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Philips 6500 315.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 3, "Pathétique" Sonata is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6500 315, 6570 135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6500 315 1Y 1 Ⓟ 1972 670 11 4 03 and Ⓟ 1972 AA 6500 315 2Y 1 03 11 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto No. 3, "Pathétique" Sonata 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.
