UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 129
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ludwig Van BeethovenTriple Concerto
Vinyl pressings
Triple Concerto
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1970
16 pressings10 countriesClassicalRomanticConcertoString Instrument
Triple Concerto was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Triple Concerto
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Philips 6500 129First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Philips 6500 129LP | LP |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6500 129LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6500 129LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6500 129LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6570070LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6500 129LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Philips 6500 129LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Korea | Philips 6500 129LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Philips 6500 129LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | Philips 6527 121LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия С10—18647-8LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips 6570 070LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6500 129LP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Italy | Philips 6570 231LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6570 070LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Concerto In C, Op. 56 For Piano, Violin, Cello, And Orchestra
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Triple Concerto are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Triple Concerto are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 1982.
When was Triple Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK. One of them is Philips 6500 129.
How do I tell if my copy of Triple Concerto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6500 129) 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 Triple 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.
