US
August 21, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic BC 1139
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ludwig Van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor"
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1961
16 pressings7 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
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"
6 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
August 21, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3791
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM 53566
XEM 53567
US
August 21, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3791
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM 53566
XEM 53567
Canada
August 21, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic BC 1139
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XXSB53569-1CSide A {stamped}
XXSB53569-1ASide B {stamped}
XXSB-53868-1D P \\\Stamped & etched side 1
XXSB-53569-1F P \Stamped & etched side 2
Canada
August 21, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic LC 3791
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(Side A): {stamped} XXEM 53566-1B
(Side B): {stamped} XXEM 53567-1D
Canada
August 21, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic BC 1139
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XXSB53569-1C |\Side A {stamped}
XXSB53569-1CSide B {stamped}
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Epic BC 1139First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Epic LC 3791First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Epic BC 1139First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Epic BC 1139First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Epic LC 3791First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Epic LC 3791First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Epic BC 1139LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1777LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia SCX 3575LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Netherlands | CBS S 61005LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 13AC 210LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | CBS S 61 005LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS S 61005LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 664 506 ER10" | 10" |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 877 800 EZ10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | London Records LLP 114LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major Op.73, "Emperor"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1977.
When was Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Epic BC 1139, released August 21, 1961.
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 BC 1139, LC 3791) 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. 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.
