US
August 1979- Label and catalog number
- London Records LDR 10005
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-16300-8GRunout side A, variant 1
ZAL-16301-7GRunout side B, variant 1
ZAL-16300-2GRunout side A, variant 2
ZAL-16301-3GRunout side B, variant 2
Zubin MehtaPiano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor'
Vinyl pressings
Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor'
by Zubin Mehta · 1979
14 pressings11 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor' was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor'
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXDL 7503
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-16300-3GStamped side A
ZAL-16301-2GStamped side B
ZAL-16300-3GStamped Side A (Version 2)
ZAL-16301-3GStamped Side B (Version 2)
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXDL 7503Decca 6.42603 AZ
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 16300Label side A
ZAL 16301Label side B
Canada
August 1979- Label and catalog number
- London Records LDR 10005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca DZAL 16300Decca SXDL 7503 BO
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
dzal 1630013vved 11 polygram 1mRunout side A
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.42603 AZDecca 6.42603
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
6.42 603-01-1Label side A
6.42 603-01-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Decca DZAL 16300 / Decca SXDL 7503 BOFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.42603 AZ / Decca 6.42603First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.42603 AZFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | New Zealand | EMI Records New Zealand Limited SXDL 7503 / Decca SXDL 7503First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Portugal | Decca PSXDL 7503First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | UK | Decca SXDL 7503First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Decca SXDL 7503 / Decca 6.42603 AZFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | London Records LDR 10005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | London Records LDR 10005LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | London Records LDR 10005First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | London Records K28C-15LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | London Records 31C 067 63480TLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Decca SXDL 7503LP | LP |
| 1985 | South Korea | Decca SXDL 7503LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No.5 In E Flat Major, Op.73 ("Emperor")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor' are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor' are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 1985.
When was Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is London Records LDR 10005, released August 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LDR 10005, SXDL 7503, DZAL 16300, 6.42603 AZ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-16300-8G and ZAL-16301-7G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor' 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.
