France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips 835 086 AY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 835086 1Y D10 380 A1Side A, runout, stamped
PHI AA 835086 2Y D4 380 DSide B, runout, stamped
AA 835.086 1YSide A, label
AA 835.086 2YSide B, label
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor"
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1961
27 pressings8 countriesClassicalClassical
Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 "Emperor"
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Philips 835 086 AYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | France | Philips L 02.086 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Philips A 02 086 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Philips A 02 086 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Philips 6851 044LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1981 | Portugal | Philips 68 51 044LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Philips 68 51 044LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Contour CC 7547LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips 6580 005LP | LP |
| ? | France | Philips 6580 005LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Philips 6580 005LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Philips 835 086 LYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips L 02086 LLP, Special Edition, Mono · Mono | LP, Special Edition, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Fono-Ring SFGLP 77 699LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Metronome Juwel 0140.133LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 086 LYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 086 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02086 LLP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 086 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 086 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 086 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 02 086 L / Philips L 02086 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6580 005LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 5 In E Flat Major Op. 73
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 1981.
When was Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France. One of them is Philips 835 086 AY.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 835 086 AY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 835086 1Y D10 380 A1 and PHI AA 835086 2Y D4 380 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" 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.
