US
1955- Label and catalog number
- VOX PL 11.740
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M-1208-A- ARC RVGRunout A
M-1208-B ARC RVGRunout B
M 1208 ALabel A
M 1208 BLabel B
Ludwig Van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 5 E Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor"
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 5 E Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1955
13 pressings8 countriesClassicalClassical
Piano Concerto No. 5 E Flat Major, Op. 73… was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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. 5 E Flat Major, Op. 73…
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Germany | Opera 1043 / Pantheon XP 2510LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1955 | US | VOX PL 11.740First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Pathé Vox PL 9490LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | VOX PL 9490LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Denmark | VOX GBY 11.740LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1960 | UK & France | VOX GBY 11.740LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Spain | Belter 33.037 / VOX 33.037LP | LP |
| 1965 | France | Super Majestic BBH 1120LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Orbis CX 12150LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Super Majestic BBH 1120LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | VOX PL 9490 / Festival Record Club PL 9490LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | VOX PL 11.740LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | VOX PL 9490LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto #5 In E Flat Major, Opus 73 ("Emperor")
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 E Flat Major, Op. 73… are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 E Flat Major, Op. 73… are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1955 and 1965.
When was Piano Concerto No. 5 E Flat Major, Op. 73… first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is VOX PL 11.740.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 5 E Flat Major, Op. 73… is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 11.740) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-1208-A- ARC RVG and M-1208-B ARC RVG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto No. 5 E Flat Major, Op. 73… 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.
