UK
September 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6109Decca LXT.6109
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6253-1ASide A runout
ARL-6254-1ASide B runout
ARL.6253Side A label, inverted
ARL.6254Side B label, inverted
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No.5 In E Flat "Emperor" / Egmont Overture
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat "Emperor" / Egmont Overture
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1964
20 pressings10 countriesRomanticConcertoPianoOverture
Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat "Emperor" was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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"
7 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
September 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6109Decca SXL.6109
- Format
- LP, Stereo · ED1
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6253-2E U KT 1A-Side Runout, Stamped
ZAL-6254-3E C KT 1B-Side Runout, Stamped
ZAL.6253A-Side Label
ZAL.6254A-Side Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6397London Records CS.6397
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Spain
September 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6109
- Format
- LP, Mono
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXTA 6109
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL6253Label A Side
ARL6254Label B Side
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXLA 6109Decca SXLA-6109
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A S11 ZAL-6253-2E 21Runout Side 1
A S11 ZAL-6254-3E 21Runout Side 2
ZAL6253Label Side 1
ZAL6254Label Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Decca LXTA 6109First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Decca SXLA 6109 / Decca SXLA-6109First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | South Africa | Decca SXL 6109 / Decca SXL.6109First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records CS 6397 / London Records CS.6397First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Spain | Decca LXT 6109First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Decca LXT 6109 / Decca LXT.6109First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Decca SXL 6109 / Decca SXL.6109First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Decca SXL 6109 / Decca SXL.6109LP, Stereo, Repress | LP, Stereo, Repress |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Ace Of Diamonds SDDA-225 / Decca SDDA 225LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 2176LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 225 / Decca SDD 225LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | London Records STS15210LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | London Records VIV 14LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | Decca 6.42723 BALP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK & Europe | Decca VIV 14LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK & Europe | Decca VIV 14LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Decca VIV 14LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Decca 6835 653LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6109 / Decca SXL.6109LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6109 / Decca SXL.6109LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, Op. 73, ("Emperor")
- B3Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat "Emperor" are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat "Emperor" are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1964 and 1982.
When was Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat "Emperor" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, US, Spain, Australia and more. One of them is Decca LXT 6109, released September 1964.
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 LXT 6109, SXL 6109, CS 6397, LXTA 6109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-6253-1A and ARL-6254-1A. 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.
