UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1300His Master's Voice ALP.1300
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA.775Side A label
2XEA.776Side B label
Ludwig van BeethovenThe Emperor Concerto
Vinyl pressings
The Emperor Concerto
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1956
12 pressings6 countriesRomanticConcertoPianoOrchestra
The Emperor Concerto was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 The Emperor Concerto
2 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ALP 1300His Master's Voice ALP.1300
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2XEA 775-3NSide 1 runout
2XEA 776-4NSide 2 runout
2XEA.775Side 1 label
2XEA.776Side 2 label
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1300 / His Master's Voice ALP.1300First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1300 / His Master's Voice ALP.1300First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice OALP.1300 / His Master's Voice OALP 1300LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | India | His Master's Voice ALP 1300 / His Master's Voice ALP.1300LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice ALP 1300 / His Master's Voice ALP.1300LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | His Master's Voice JALP 1300LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1300 / His Master's Voice ALP.1300LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1300 / His Master's Voice ALP.1300LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1300 / His Master's Voice ALP.1300LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Seraphim 60298LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LM-2108LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA LM-2108 / RCA LM2108LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73 ("Emperor")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Emperor Concerto are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Emperor Concerto are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Emperor Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice ALP 1300.
How do I tell if my copy of The Emperor Concerto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 1300) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XEA.775 and 2XEA.776. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Emperor Concerto 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.
