UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips SAL 3567Philips 835 285 AY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat Op.73 'Emperor'
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1964
49 pressings12 countriesRomanticOrchestraPianoConcerto
Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat Op.73 '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 Op.73 'Emperor'
4 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 2 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips AL 3567Philips A 02412 L
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips SAL 3567Philips SAL.3567
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Flipback
- Runout / matrix
6 A A 835 285 1Y 1 670 121C 4 L LRunout Side 1
A A 835 285 2Y 2 670 1143C1 4Runout Side 2
835 285 AY 835 285 1YLabel Side 1
835 285 AY 835 285 2YLabel Side 2
Netherlands
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips SAL 3567Philips 835 285 AY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 49 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips SAL 3567 / Philips 835 285 AYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Philips SAL 3567 / Philips 835 285 AYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Philips AL 3567 / Philips A 02412 LFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Philips SAL 3567 / Philips SAL.3567First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Philips 835 285 AY / Stern Musik 835 285 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 546LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 546LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 546LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 546LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 546LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 546LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 546LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Philips 6566 001 / Philips 835 285LYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 546LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 546LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 546LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Philips 411 377-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Philips 410 492-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips 835 285LY / Philips 835 285 LYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Philips 6566 001LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Philips 6570 086LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Philips 6527 055LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Philips 839 600 LYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Philips 839 600 LYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Philips 839 600 LYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Philips 839 600 LY / Philips 839 600LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Philips 839 600 LYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 420.415-1 / Philips 420 415-1LP | LP |
| ? | France | Philips 6539 005LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 6527 055LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 6598 336LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Philips 6566 001LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 6527 055LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat Op.73 'Emperor'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat Op.73 'Emperor' are there?
49 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat Op.73 'Emperor' are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1964 and 1984.
When was Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat Op.73 'Emperor' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, Netherlands. One of them is Philips SAL 3567.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat Op.73 'Emperor' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAL 3567, AL 3567) 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 Op.73 '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.
