Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2535 807
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 4 / Leonore Overture II
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 4 / Leonore Overture II
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1976
10 pressings7 countriesConcertoPianoOrchestraOverture
Piano Concerto No. 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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
4 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2535 807
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2535 807
- Format
- LP, Mono
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariston ARCL/13028
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 807First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 807First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Italy | Ariston ARCL/13028First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 807First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | USSR | Мелодия М10 46067 003LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | USSR | Мелодия М10 46067 003LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Russia | Мелодия М10 46067LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Societe Wilhelm Furtwangler SWF 7005 RLP | LP |
| ? | France | Societe Wilhelm Furtwangler SWF 7005 RLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 6011 / Deutsche Grammophon 2535 807LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 4 Op 58
- B2Overture To The Opera "Leonore" No. 2, Op. 7215:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 4 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 4 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1992.
When was Piano Concerto No. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, Italy. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2535 807.
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 2535 807, ARCL/13028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
