Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 243
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
9500 243.1 Y
9500 243.2 Y
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, "Emperor"
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, "Emperor"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1976
16 pressings9 countriesClassicalRomanticOrchestraPiano
Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, "Emperor" was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 In E Flat, "Emperor"
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 243
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips X-7694Philips 9500 243
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9500 243.1 Y 2 670
9500 243.2 Y 3 670 P76
Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 243
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9500 243.1 YLabel side A
9500 243.2 YLabel side B
Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 243
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JL ✱ AA 9500 243 1Y 5 Ⓟ1976 670 03Side A, stamped
AA 9500 243 2Y 8 Ⓟ1976 670 03 1 + 2Side B, stamped
Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 243
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
160 AA 9500 243 1Y 1 Ⓟ1976 670 03Side A, stamped
160 AA 9500 243 2Y 1 Ⓟ1976 670 03Side 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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Philips 9500 243First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | France | Philips 9500 243First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Philips 29 680-6LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Japan | Philips X-7694 / Philips 9500 243First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Philips 9500 243First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Philips 9500 243First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Philips 9500 243First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Switzerland | Ex Libris PH 6858 624LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | France | Philips 9500 243LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Philips 9500 243LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Philips 9500 243 / Philips 9500243LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | World Record Club R 09175 / Philips 9500 243LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Philips 38 221LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 412 917-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 9500 243LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris PH 6858 875LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, "Emperor"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, "Emperor" are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, "Emperor" are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1981.
When was Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, "Emperor" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Australia, France, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is Philips 9500 243.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, "Emperor" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9500 243, X-7694) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9500 243.1 Y and 9500 243.2 Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, "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.
