Germany
July 1960- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 133 219 SLP
- Format
- LP, 10", Stereo
- Runout / matrix
133 219⁴ A Made in Germany 2J 0 W0\W 11Stamped Side 1
133219-4 B Made in Germany 11 W0/S D 1Stamped Side 2
Bedřich SmetanaDie Moldau (Vltava) · Les Préludes
Vinyl pressings
Die Moldau (Vltava) · Les Préludes
by Bedřich Smetana · 1960
20 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassicalClassical
Die Moldau (Vltava) · Les Préludes was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 (Vltava) · Les Préludes
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 219
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
17219 A DO WO/SL Y Made in GermanyStamped runout A side, sideways Y
17219 B Y III DO WO/SL Made in GermanyStamped runout B side, sideways Y
Germany
1960- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 219
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 219First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 219First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 133 219 SLPFirst yearLP, 10", Stereo | LP, 10", Stereo |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 219LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 219LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 219LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 219LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 133 219 SLPLP, 10", Stereo | LP, 10", Stereo |
| 1963 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 17 219LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 133 219 SLPLP, 10", Stereo | LP, 10", Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 133 219 SLPLP, 10", Stereo | LP, 10", Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 219LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 219LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 133 219 SLPLP, 10", Repress, Stereo | LP, 10", Repress, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 133 219 SLP / Deutsche Grammophon SLP 133 219LP, 10", Reissue, Stereo | LP, 10", Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Vinyl Passion Classical VPC 85018LP | LP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPE 17 219LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 133 219 SLP / Deutsche Grammophon SLP 133 219LP, 10", Reissue, Stereo | LP, 10", Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Die Moldau (Vltava) (Mein Vaterland II)
- B2Les Préludes (Sinfonische Dichtung Nr. 3)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Moldau (Vltava) · Les Préludes are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Die Moldau (Vltava) · Les Préludes are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 2015.
When was Die Moldau (Vltava) · Les Préludes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 133 219 SLP, released July 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Moldau (Vltava) · Les Préludes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 133 219 SLP, LPE 17 219) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 133 219⁴ A Made in Germany 2J 0 W0\W 11 and 133219-4 B Made in Germany 11 W0/S D 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Die Moldau (Vltava) · Les Préludes 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.
