Japan
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records SLX 4-1
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation
Ludwig van BeethovenThe Five Piano Concertos
Vinyl pressings
The Five Piano Concertos
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1962
20 pressings5 countriesRomanticConcertoPianoClassical
The Five Piano Concertos was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Five Piano Concertos
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Japan | London Records SLX 4-1First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation |
| 1969 | Germany | Parnass 79 797LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation · Club edition |
| 1969 | Germany | Decca SXL 20022/1-4LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | London Records SLC1871~1873LP, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Box Set, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 6.35365 EKLP, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Box Set, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 29 525-3 / Deutscher Schallplattenclub 29 525-3LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca J 525/7 / Deutscher Schallplattenclub SBD 2140-ZLP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 29 525-3 / Decca SBD 2138-ZLP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records SL1230~1232LP, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Box Set, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | London Records K20C-261~3LP, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Box Set, Compilation |
| 1983 | France | Decca 592157LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca 117.021/24LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 20022(4)]LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 2022(4)LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca 9210 / Deutsche Buch-Gemeinschaft 9210LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 2022 [4] / Decca LXT 2022/1-4LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Japan | London Records SLC 1571~3LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Switzerland | Parnass 79 797 / Decca 79 799LP, Album, Compilation, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Compilation, Special Edition, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records CSA 2401 / London Records CS 6155LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records CSA 2401 / London Records CS 6155LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Piano Concerto No.1 In C Major, Op.15
- Piano Concerto No.2 In B Flat Major, Op.19
- Piano Concerto No.3 In C Minor, Op.37
- Piano Concerto No.4 In G Major, Op.58
- Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat Major, Op.73
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Five Piano Concertos are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Five Piano Concertos are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1983.
When was The Five Piano Concertos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Japan. One of them is London Records SLX 4-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Five Piano Concertos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLX 4-1) 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 The Five Piano Concertos 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.
