Netherlands
1952- Label and catalog number
- Philips A 00133 L
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 00133.1L 3% |Ʌ [\]Runout side A
AA 00133.2L 3%|| ~ [X]|Runout side B
AA 00133 1 LLabel side A
AA 00133 2 LLabel side B
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto Nr. 5, E Flat Major, Op. 73 ("Emperor")
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto Nr. 5, E Flat Major, Op. 73 ("Emperor")
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1952
24 pressings9 countriesRomanticClassical
Piano Concerto Nr. 5, E Flat Major, Op. 73 was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Nr. 5, E Flat Major, Op. 73
3 pressings came out in 1952, 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.
Netherlands
1952- Label and catalog number
- Philips A 00133 L
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 00133.1L 3⁒ II⍁∧Side A runout
AA 00133.2L 3⁒ IIh∧Side B runout
AA 00133 2LSide B label
AA 00133.1 LSide A label
Germany
1952- Label and catalog number
- Philips A 00133 L
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Germany | Philips A 00133 LFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Netherlands | Philips A 00133 LFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | Netherlands | Philips A 00133 LFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | France | Philips S 06.117 RLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Japan | Epic NLD 8003LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips S 04005 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Olympia 675 001 KR / Orpheus 675 001 KR10", LP, Mono · Mono | 10", LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Orpheus 675 001 KR10", Mono, LP · Mono | 10", Mono, LP · Mono |
Year unknown16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips A 00133 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Philips A 00133 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Philips A 00133 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Denmark | Philips A 00133 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Fontana 200.002 WGLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Fontana 675.001 KRLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips S 04005 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips A 00133 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 675 001 KR10", Album | 10", Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips S 04005 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Pergola PA 620 001 RLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips A 00133 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Philips GS 04005LStereo, LP | Stereo, LP |
| ? | South Africa | Philips S 04005 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Philips A 00133 L / Philips ABL.3032LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto Nr. 5, E Flat Major, Op. 73 ("Emperor")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto Nr. 5, E Flat Major, Op. 73 are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto Nr. 5, E Flat Major, Op. 73 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1952 and 1962.
When was Piano Concerto Nr. 5, E Flat Major, Op. 73 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in Netherlands, Germany. One of them is Philips A 00133 L.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto Nr. 5, E Flat Major, Op. 73 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 00133 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 00133.1L 3% |Ʌ [\] and AA 00133.2L 3%|| ~ [X]|. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto Nr. 5, 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.
