Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720 032
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2561 074 S 1 (Side A)
2561 074 S 2 (Side B)
2561 075 S 3 (Side C)
2561 075 S 4 (Side D)
Vinyl pressings
Má Vlast
by Bedřich Smetana · 1971
22 pressings9 countriesRomanticTone PoemOrchestraClassical
Má Vlast was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Má Vlast
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720 032Deutsche Grammophon 2720 032/-/18
- Format
- Box Set, LP
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2707 054
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2530167Label side A and B
2530168Label side C and D
Europe
1971- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720 032
- Format
- Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
00 2561 074 = 2 S1 13 ⓟ 1 971 F 71 ◇Z WRunout variant 1, side A (last W tilted 90°)
00 2561 074 = 4 S2 1 ⓟ 1971 H71 ◇G WRunout variant 1, side B (last W tilted 90°)
00 2561 075 = 2 S3 1 ⓟ 1971 F 71 ◇Z HRunout variant 1, side C (last H tilted 90°)
00 2561 075 = 7 S4 X 13 ⓟ 1971 H71 ◇Z XRunout variant 1, side D (last X tilted 90°)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 032First yearBox Set, LP, Album, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 032First yearBox Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 032 / Deutsche Grammophon 2720 032/-/18First yearBox Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
| 1971 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 054First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1972 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 61 074LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1972 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 684/685 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 684/685LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 684/685 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 684/685LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Korea | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 054 / Sung Eum Limited SEL-RG 094LP | LP |
| 1976 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 054LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 156LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 515LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
| 1981 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 054LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1981 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 515LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1984 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 054LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1986 | Unknown | Deutsche Grammophon 419 111-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 486 4499LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Deutsche Grammophon 2561074/5LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 111LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG9580/1Box Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 30MG3039/40LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 684/685 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 684/685LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 111 / Deutsche Grammophon 2539 261LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Má Vlast (Mein Vaterland)
- A1. Vyšehrad: Lento - Largo Maestoso - Grandioso Poco Largamente - Allegro Vivo Ma Non Agitato - Lento Ma Non Troppo15:10
- B12. Vltava (Die Moldau): Allegro Comodo Non Agitato. Die Erste Quelle Der Moldau - Wald; Jagd - L'Istesso Tempo Ma Moderato. Bauernhochzeit - L'Istesso Tempo: Mondschein; Nymphenreigen - Tempo I - Più Moto. Die Moldau Strömt Breit Dahin - Vyšehrad11:49
- B23. Šárka: Allegro Con Fuoco Ma Non Agitato - Moderato Ma Con Calore - Moderato - Molto Vivo9:20
- C4. Aus Böhmens Hain Und Flur: Molto Moderato - Allegro Poco Vivo, Ma Non Troppo - Allegro (Quasi Polka) - Tempo I - Allegro - Presto12:27
- D15. Tábor: Lento - Grandioso - Molto Vivace - Lento - Molto Vivace - Lento Maestoso - Più Animato12:22
- D26. Blaník: Allegro Moderato - Andante Non Troppo - Più Allegro Ma Non Molto - Tempo Di Marcia - Grandioso - Tempo I - Largamente Maestoso - Grandioso Meno - Allegro - Vivace13:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Má Vlast are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Má Vlast are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 2023.
When was Má Vlast first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, Europe. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2720 032.
How do I tell if my copy of Má Vlast is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2720 032, 2707 054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2561 074 S 1 (Side A) and 2561 074 S 2 (Side B). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Má Vlast 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.
