Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips 839 794 LY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 5 «Emperor»
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 5 «Emperor»
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1969
14 pressings6 countriesConcertoPianoRomanticClassical
Piano Concerto No. 5 «Emperor» was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 1969, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | Philips 839 794 LYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Philips SAL 3787 / Philips 839 794 LYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Philips 65 00 300LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Philips 6598 791LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Philips 6570 013LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Netherlands | Philips 6527 177LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1985 | Spain | Philips 412 982-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Philips 839 794LP, White Label, Stereo | LP, White Label, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips Classics 5839 794LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips Classics 5839 794LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 839 794 LYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 6570 013LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips SAL-3787LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips SAL 3787 / Philips 839 794 LYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Op. 73, «Emperor»
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 «Emperor» are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 «Emperor» are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1985.
When was Piano Concerto No. 5 «Emperor» first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany. One of them is Philips 839 794 LY.
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 839 794 LY) 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.
