UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6082Decca LXT.6082
- Format
- LP, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1963
12 pressings5 countriesClassicalRomanticConcertoPiano
Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4 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 Concertos Nos. 2 & 4
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6082Decca SXL.6082
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6085-1E H KT 1Stamped runout side A
ZAL-6086-1E H KT 1Stamped runout side B
(ZAL.6085)Label side A upside down
(ZAL.6086)Label side B upside down
New Zealand
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXTM 6082Decca LXTM.6082
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | New Zealand | Decca LXTM 6082 / Decca LXTM.6082First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca SXL 6082LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Decca LXT 6082 / Decca LXT.6082First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Decca SXL 6082 / Decca SXL.6082First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records CM 9374LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | London Records CS 6374 / London Records CS.6374LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 228 / Decca SDD 228LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 2174LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 228 / Ace Of Diamonds SDD. 228LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 228 / Decca SDD 228LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | London Records STS 15212LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records CS 6374LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 19
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In G, Op. 58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1975.
When was Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, New Zealand. One of them is Decca LXT 6082.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 6082, SXL 6082, LXTM 6082) 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. 2 & 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.
