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Die Biene Maja

by Various Artists · 1976

11 pressings3 countriesRadioplayNon-MusicChildren's

Die Biene Maja was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Biene Maja

5 pressings came out in 1976, 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

1976
Label and catalog number
Poly 2432 161
Format
LP, Stereo
Runout / matrix

11 9 2432 161 S 1 | 3 20 | 1D BBRunout A - Variant 1

119 2432 161 S ? 2 | 3 20 | CW 2DRunout B - Variant 1

11 9 2432 161 S 1 3 20 2Δ D IRunout A - Variant 2

11 9 2432 161 S 1X2 3 20 2 QΔRunout B - Variant 2

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 11 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s8 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1976AustriaPoly 2432 161First yearLPLP
1976AustriaPoly 2432 161First yearLPLP
1976AustriaPoly 2432 161First yearLPLP
1976German Democratic Republic (GDR)Poly 2432 161 18First yearLPLP
1976GermanyPoly 27 582-6LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition
1976GermanyPoly 30 472 5LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition
1976GermanyPoly 2432 161First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1977GermanyPoly 2432 161LP, Reissue, StereoLP, Reissue, Stereo
Year unknown3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?GermanyPoly 2432 161LP, Reissue, StereoLP, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyPoly 2432 161LP, Reissue, StereoLP, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyPoly 2432 161LP, StereoLP, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Maja Wird Geboren11:20
  2. A2Maja Lernt Fliegen10:18
  3. B1Maja Und Die Libelle Schnuck12:57
  4. B2Maja Bei Den Ameisen9:40

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Die Biene Maja are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Die Biene Maja are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.

When was Die Biene Maja first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, Austria, German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is Poly 2432 161.

How do I tell if my copy of Die Biene Maja is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2432 161, 2432 161 18) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11 9 2432 161 S 1 | 3 20 | 1D BB and 119 2432 161 S ? 2 | 3 20 | CW 2D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Die Biene Maja 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.

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