Country unknown
1963- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall SMS 2307
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMS 2307A-I-21 TURunout side A
SMS 2307A-II-21 TURunout side B
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 · 1963
17 pressings8 countriesRomanticConcertoSonataPiano
Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73 was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall SAM 2307
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAM 2307A-1
SAM 2307A-2
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall AM 2307
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MX144959 AM2307-1
MX144960E AM2307-2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Unknown | Concert Hall SMS 2307First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Australia | Concert Hall SAM 2307First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Australia | Concert Hall AM 2307First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Guilde internationale du disque M-2307LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Festival Classique FC 478LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2307LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Unknown | Concert Hall SMS-6203LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2307LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Orpheus S.R.L. mms-2307LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Concert Hall M-2307LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Concert Hall M-2307 / Concert Hall SM 2307LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2307LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society M 2307 / Musical Masterpiece Society M-2307LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Switzerland | Concert Hall SMS-2307 A / Musical Masterpiece Society M 2307LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Concert Hall AM-2307 / Concert Hall M-2307LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Concert Hall SMSA 2307 / Concert Hall SMSA-2307LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Concert Hall AM-2307 / Concert Hall M-2307LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73
- B2Sonata In E Minor, Op. 90
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73 are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1978.
When was Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Australia. One of them is Concert Hall SMS 2307.
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 SMS 2307, SAM 2307, AM 2307) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMS 2307A-I-21 TU and SMS 2307A-II-21 TU. 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.
