US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2848RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2848
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RRRS-3384--8S XI A3Runout side A complete
RRRS-3385--6S A3 XIRunout side B complete
Ludwig Van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 4 In G, Op. 58
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 4 In G, Op. 58
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1965
17 pressings7 countriesClassicalClassical
Piano Concerto No. 4 In G, Op. 58 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 In G, Op. 58
6 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2848
- Format
- LP, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RRRM - 3383 - - 6 S A 2 X ISide A (Stamped)
RRRM - 3383 - - 7 S X I A 2Side B (Stamped)
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2848
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RRRM - 3382 - - 7 S HSide A (Stamped)
RRRM - 3383 - - 6 S HSide B (Stamped)
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2848RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2848
- Format
- LP, Stereo
France
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal 651 003
- Format
- LP, Stereo
New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2848
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2848 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2848First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor Red Seal 651 003First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2848First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2848 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2848First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2848First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2848First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | RCA Victor 645.050LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | RCA Red Seal LSC 2848LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | RCA Gold Seal GL 14369LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-4369LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Red Seal 651 004LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2848 / RCA Red Seal LSC-2848LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor LSC-2848 / RCA Victor LSC 2848LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA Red Seal SB 6787LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA Red Seal SB 6787LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2848 / RCA Red Seal LSC-2848LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2848 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2848LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In G, Op. 58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 4 In G, Op. 58 are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 4 In G, Op. 58 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1982.
When was Piano Concerto No. 4 In G, Op. 58 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, France, New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2848.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 4 In G, Op. 58 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2848, LM-2848, 651 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RRRS-3384--8S XI A3 and RRRS-3385--6S A3 XI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto No. 4 In G, Op. 58 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.
