German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1965- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 545
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
820 545 A 02031493Runout side A
820 545 B 02031494 ☆☆Runout side B
0 203 1493Label side A
0 203 1494Label side B
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 4
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 4
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1965
24 pressings11 countriesRomanticConcertoPianoClassical
Piano Concerto No. 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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. 4
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 545First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 545LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 545LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 545LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 545LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | Philips 6580 060LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 545LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Philips 6880 060LP | LP |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Philips 6580 060LP | LP |
| 1972 | UK | Philips 6580 060LP | LP |
| 1974 | Spain | Philips 58 35 284LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 545LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 545LP, Reissue, Repress | LP, Reissue, Repress |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 545LP, Reissue, Repress | LP, Reissue, Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 545LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips GLS 124LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Philips GL-124LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Philips 6570 106LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Chile | Philips 835.284LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Philips 835 284 LY / Philips 835 284 AYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Philips 6833 220LP | LP |
| ? | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Philips 6833 220LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6570 106LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Philips 835 284 LY / Philips SAL3736LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In G, Op. 58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 4 are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 4 are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1965 and 1980.
When was Piano Concerto No. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 20 545.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 20 545) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 820 545 A 02031493 and 820 545 B 02031494 ☆☆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto No. 4 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.
