UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6654
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-11735-4WSide A Runout (Stamped)
ZAL-12887-1WSide B Runout (Stamped)
ZAL 11735Side A Label
ZAL 12887Side B Label
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 4 / Leonora No. 3 Overture
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 4 / Leonora No. 3 Overture
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1975
10 pressings5 countriesClassicalRomanticOrchestraKeyboard
Piano Concerto No. 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK & Europe
1975- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6654
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-11735-8G
ZAL-12887-6V
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.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | UK | Decca SXL 6654First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK & Europe | Decca SXL 6654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Germany | Decca SXL 6654 / Decca 483 2254LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41845 AWLP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41845 AWLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41845 AWLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41845 AWLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Decca SXL 336654LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6654 / London Records CS6856LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records CS6856 / London Records CS 6856LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Major, Op. 58
- B2Overture In C Major, Op. 72b - Leonora No. 3
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 4 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 4 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 2017.
When was Piano Concerto No. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, UK & Europe. One of them is Decca SXL 6654.
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 SXL 6654) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-11735-4W and ZAL-12887-1W. 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.
