Netherlands
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips L 09423 L
- Format
- LP
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concertos Nos. 1 And 4
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concertos Nos. 1 And 4
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1959
19 pressings8 countriesClassicalClassical
Piano Concertos Nos. 1 And 4 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 Concertos Nos. 1 And 4
3 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips 835.526 AY
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Philips L 09423 LPhilips L 09 423 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L09423L Made in Germany X AA 09 423-1L G9Runout side A complete
L09423L Made in Germany X AA 09 423-2L G9Runout side B complete
AA 09 423.1 LLabel, side A
AA 09 423.2 LLabel, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | France | Philips 835.526 AYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | Germany | Philips L 09423 L / Philips L 09 423 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Philips L 09423 LFirst yearLP | LP |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5437LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks MS 6111LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6111LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia Odyssey 32 16 0056LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Odyssey 32 16 0056LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia Odyssey 32 16 0056LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Odyssey 32 16 0055LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony 13AC 88LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MFP Classics CFP 4012LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS 72200LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 526 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS S 72200LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 835 526 AYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Philips SABL 118LP | LP |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6111LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | US | Odyssey 32 16 0056LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 4 In G Major For Piano And Orchestra, Op. 58
- A11. Satz: Allegro Moderato
- A22. Satz: I Andante Con Moto
- A33. Satz: Rondo (Vivace)
- Concerto No. 1 In C Major For Piano And Orchestra, Op. 15
- B11. Satz: Allegro Con Brio
- B22. Satz: Largo
- B33. Satz: Rondo (Allegro Scherzando)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concertos Nos. 1 And 4 are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Piano Concertos Nos. 1 And 4 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1959 and 1972.
When was Piano Concertos Nos. 1 And 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Netherlands, France, Germany. One of them is Philips L 09423 L.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concertos Nos. 1 And 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L 09423 L, 835.526 AY) 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 Concertos Nos. 1 And 4 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.
