UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records CCL 30152
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor"
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1959
14 pressings7 countriesConcertoRomanticClassical
Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73… was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Major, Op. 73…
2 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records CSCL 70019Pye Records CSCL.70019
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MSL 0057-1 1 E/T ASide A runout
MSL 0058-1 1 E/T ASide B runout
MSL.0057Side A label
MSL.0058Side B label
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | UK | Pye Records CCL 30152First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Pye Records CSCL 70019 / Pye Records CSCL.70019First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Vanguard SRV-138 SDLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Pye Records MS-1014-YLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Spain | Classical Records LC-4023LP | LP |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Astor GG 676LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Pye Records SPLC-5004LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Marble Arch MALS 921LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Pye Records KSPC 15032LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14044LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | PYE Collector GSGC 15015LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGC 4044 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC. 14044LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14044LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vanguard SRV-138LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, "Emperor"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73… are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73… are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 1974.
When was Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73… first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK. One of them is Pye Records CCL 30152.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73… is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CCL 30152, CSCL 70019) 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 In E Flat Major, Op. 73… 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.
