Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Biram 6109 136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The PhilarmonicsFor Elise / Piano Concerto
Vinyl pressings
For Elise / Piano Concerto
by The Philarmonics · 1976
11 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
For Elise / Piano Concerto 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 For Elise / Piano Concerto
4 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2065 315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Biram 6109 136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Moulded labels
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 30.012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Belgium | Biram 6109 136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor 2065 315First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Biram 6109 136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Metronome 30.012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Victor VIP-25307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Capricorn Records PRO 65912", 45 RPM, Promo, Mixed · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Mixed · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Capricorn Records CPS 02687", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Spain | Auvi 05-SSA 100112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Capricorn Records CPD - 000312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Capricorn Records CPS 02687", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Capricorn Records CPS 02687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- Disco Mix
- A.aFor Elise
- A.bPiano Concerto
- Disco Mix
- B.aFor Elise
- B.bPiano Concerto
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For Elise / Piano Concerto are there?
11 vinyl pressings of For Elise / Piano Concerto are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was For Elise / Piano Concerto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Belgium, Canada, France, Germany. One of them is Biram 6109 136.
How do I tell if my copy of For Elise / Piano Concerto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6109 136, 2065 315, 30.012) 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 For Elise / Piano 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.
