German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1968- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 25 931-932
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8 25 931Cat# LP1
8 25 932Cat# LP2
Vinyl pressings
Mein Vaterland
by Bedřich Smetana · 1968
20 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Mein Vaterland was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Mein Vaterland
1 pressing came out in 1968, 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.
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 931-932First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 931-932LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 931-932LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 931-932LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 931-932LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Telefunken KT 11043/1-2 / Telefunken 6.48021 DPLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1974 | Japan | London Records SLC 6055 / London Records SLC 6056LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 931-932LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 931-932LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | London Records SLC 8095LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 931-932LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 931-932LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SAD 22011/12LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.48021LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken KT 11043/1-2 (DP)LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.48021 DPLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.48021 DP / Telefunken KT 11 043/1-2LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken KT 11 043/1-2 / Telefunken 6.48021 DPLP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken 6.48021 DP / Telefunken KT 11 043/1-2LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records CSA-2222 / London Records CS.6588LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Mein Vaterland (Zyklus Sinfonischer Dichtungen)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mein Vaterland are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Mein Vaterland are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1968 and 1986.
When was Mein Vaterland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 25 931-932.
How do I tell if my copy of Mein Vaterland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 25 931-932) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 25 931 and 8 25 932. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mein Vaterland 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.
