Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records SLC-2225
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold jacket
Ludwig Van BeethovenPiano Concerto No.5 "Emperor"
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No.5 "Emperor"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1972
11 pressings5 countriesRomanticConcertoPianoOrchestra
Piano Concerto No.5 "Emperor" was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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"
2 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Mexico
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records B-19287
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | London Records SLC-2225First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Mexico | London Records B-19287First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records 360R 56007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Decca JB 18LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records SLC 8037LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Decca 9-42608 / Ace Of Diamonds SDD 608LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Decca 9-42608 / Ace Of Diamonds SDD 608LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1987 | Japan | London Records KIJC 9121LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Decca KIJC 9121LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.42427 AHLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | London Records L16C 1611LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major "Emperor"
- Side One:
- Side Two:
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No.5 "Emperor" are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No.5 "Emperor" are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1993.
When was Piano Concerto No.5 "Emperor" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Japan, Mexico. One of them is London Records SLC-2225.
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 SLC-2225, B-19287) 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.
