Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2535 174--10
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenThe Piano Quartets
Vinyl pressings
The Piano Quartets
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1976
10 pressings4 countriesClassicalPianoString EnsembleChamber Music
The Piano Quartets was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Piano Quartets
2 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2535 174
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 174LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 174--10First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 174LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 174LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 174First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 174LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | USSR | Мелодия С10—15761-2LP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 174LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 174LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 643 661LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- Quartet For Piano, Violin, Viola And Cello In E Flat Major, Woo 36 No. 1
- Quartet For Piano, Violin, Viola And Cello In D Major, Woo 36 No. 2
- Quartet For Piano, Violin, Viola And Cello In C Major, Woo 36 No. 3
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Piano Quartets are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Piano Quartets are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1981.
When was The Piano Quartets first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2535 174--10.
How do I tell if my copy of The Piano Quartets is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2535 174--10, 2535 174) 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 Piano Quartets 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.
