US
March 1942- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MM 500
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album · Green Spine
- Runout / matrix
XCO 32041A side label
XCO 32042B side label
XCO 32O43C side label
XCO 32044D side label
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 5 In E-Flat (Emperor)
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 5 In E-Flat (Emperor)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1942
12 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassical
Piano Concerto No. 5 In E-Flat (Emperor) was first pressed on vinyl in 1942. 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)
2 pressings came out in 1942, 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.
US
March 1942- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MM 500
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album · Black Spine
- Runout / matrix
XCO 32041A side label
XCO 32042B side label
XCO 32O43C side label
XCO 32044D side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | US | Columbia Masterworks MM 500First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album · Colored vinyl | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1942 | US | Columbia Masterworks MM 500First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1945 | US | Columbia Masterworks MM 500Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1948 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4004LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1948 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4004LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1948 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4004LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Europe | CBS 61 721 / CBS ML 5400LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Columbia Odyssey Y 34607LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Columbia Odyssey Y 34607LP, Reissue, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SOCF 127LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4004LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 4004LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
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?
12 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 In E-Flat (Emperor) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1942 and 1977.
When was Piano Concerto No. 5 In E-Flat (Emperor) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1942, in US. One of them is Columbia Masterworks MM 500, released March 1942.
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 MM 500) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XCO 32041 and XCO 32042. 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.
