Germany
1953- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 72320
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
04390 LWN Made In Germany 27.1.53Runout side A
04391 LWN Made In Germany 27.1.53Runout side B
LVM 72320
Bedřich SmetanaDie Moldau (Mein Vaterland, II)
Vinyl pressings
Die Moldau (Mein Vaterland, II)
by Bedřich Smetana · 1953
14 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Die Moldau (Mein Vaterland, II) was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Die Moldau (Mein Vaterland, II)
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
Germany
1953- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 72 320
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Mono
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 72320First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 72 320First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 049 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 049 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon 30049 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 049 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon 30049 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 049 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 049 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon 30 0497", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 049 / Deutsche Grammophon 30 049 EPL7", EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 049 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Deutsche Grammophon EP 66-127", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 45/30049 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 300497", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 30 049 EPL7", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 30 049 EPL7", EP, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon EPL 300497", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AI. Teil: Die Beiden Quellen Der Moldau – Waldjagd – Bauernhochzeit
- BII. Teil: Mondschein: Nymphenreigen – St. Johann-Stromschnellen – Die Moldau Strömt Breit Dahin – Vyscherad-Motiv
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Moldau (Mein Vaterland, II) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Die Moldau (Mein Vaterland, II) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1953 and 1958.
When was Die Moldau (Mein Vaterland, II) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 72320.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Moldau (Mein Vaterland, II) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72320, 72 320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 04390 LWN Made In Germany 27.1.53 and 04391 LWN Made In Germany 27.1.53. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Die Moldau (Mein Vaterland, II) 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.
