VinylAI 
Data as of Oct 17, 2026
Bedřich Smetana – Mein Vaterland
1977 · Germany · Deutsche Grammophon · Vinyl LP Reissue Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $15.61
- NMNear Mint
- $13.97
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $10.68
- VGVery Good
- $7.39
- G+Good Plus
- $4.11
- GGood
- $2.46
- FFair
- $1.64
- PPoor
- $0.82
96 copies listed on Discogs from $0.85.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $8ref VA-Z28N5Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve G+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
New to condition grades like NM or VG? Read our vinyl grading guide →
Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 2561 074 S 12561 074 = 4 S 1 ℗ 1971 3 20 P 3A2561 074 = 4 S 1 ℗ 1971 3 20 A Z 12561 074 = 4 S 1 ℗ 1971 3 20 N 3A
- Runout — side B
- 2561 074 S 22561 074 = 5 S 2 ℗ 1970 3 20 A W 12561 074 = 5 S 2 ℗ 1970 3 20 B D 6 12561 074 = 5 S 2 ℗ 1970 3 20 B V 1 1A
- Runout — side C
- 2561 075 S 32561 075 = 3 S 3 3 20 B Z X 22561 075 = 2 S 3 35 A 20 ℗ 1971 F 71 ◇Z 00 B C2561 075 = 3 S 3 3 20 F 2̶ 2
- Runout — side D
- 2561 075 S 42561 075 = 9 S 4 3 20 M 1A2561 075 = 8 S 4 1A.1 ℗ 1971 A 72 ◇Z1 00 B C2561 075 = 9 S 4 3 20 B M 1
- Label Code
- LC 0173
- Other
- 2563 807(Catalog# disc 1, side A/B)
- Other
- 2563 808(Catalog# disc 2, side C/D)
- Other
- 4912 000 1532 28.77 O(Inner sleeve markings, v1)
- Other
- 4912 000 1532 30.77 O(Inner sleeve markings, v1)
- Printed By
- Münstermann-Druck
- Printed By
- Josef Grütter
- Lacquer Cut At
- Phonodisc GmbH
- Pressed By
- Phonodisc GmbH
Specifications
- Artist
- Bedřich Smetana
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Romantic
- Year
- 1977
- Label
- Deutsche Grammophon
- Catalog number
- 2721 156
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- Mein Vaterland (Zyklus Symphonischer Dichtungen)
- Producer
- Dr. Wilfried Daenicke
- Engineer
- Heinz Wildhagen
- Conductor
- Rafael Kubelik
- Sleeve, Photography By
- Anthony Altaffer
- Sleeve, Photography By
- G. Hartmann
- Sleeve, Photography By
- R. Wolt
About this record
Pressed at Phonodisc GmbH in Germany during 1977, this Deutsche Grammophon reissue of Smetana's Mein Vaterland carries matrix runouts 2561 074 S 1–2 and 2561 075 S 3–4 that distinguish it from the original 1971 Polydor pressing. The dead-wax stamping includes a crossed "2" variant on side C, a detail that marks specific pressings within this catalogue number 2721 156 run.
With 96 copies currently for sale and a Mint estimate of 15.61 USD against a floor price of 0.85 USD, condition sorting dominates the market for this four-side gatefold.
What drives its value
Price spreads sharply by condition on this pressing: Mint copies reach 15.61 USD, while NM drops to 13.97 USD, VG+ to 10.68 USD, and VG to 7.39 USD. The 96 copies in circulation suggest moderate availability, yet the community snapshot shows 557 collectors own it against only 17 seeking one, indicating saturation at the collector level.
As a 1977 reissue rather than the original 1971 Polydor, this Deutsche Grammophon pressing trades on its Phonodisc GmbH manufacturing pedigree and the Kubelik/Boston Symphony Orchestra performance reputation (4.15 rating from 39 votes). The gatefold packaging with 6-page promo leaflet and German liner notes adds physical appeal, but the wide gap between M and VG grades—15.61 USD to 7.39 USD—means wear and surface condition are the primary value drivers.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 2721 156 on the spine and center label, printed in Germany by Münstermann-Druck, Hannover. The Phonodisc GmbH plant name appears on the label.
Examine the runouts stamped in the dead wax: sides A and B should read 2561 074 S 1 and 2561 074 S 2; sides C and D, 2561 075 S 3 and 2561 075 S 4. Note the crossed "2" variant on side C runout (mirrored in some copies).
The pressing ring configuration differs between variants: Variant 1 has double rings at 20mm and 225mm on sides A–B, single at 20mm on C–D; Variant 2 shows double rings on side A only, single on B–D. A faint embossed outer rim begins at approximately 64mm diameter.
Grade by vinyl surface cleanliness, groove wear, and cover condition; the gatefold and 6-page leaflet must be intact for higher grades.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Release notes
—On sleeve— ℗ 1971 Polydor International GmbH © 1971 Kamil Slapák Cover-Illustration: Prag (Blick auf die Stadt und das Moldautal). Archiv für Kunst und Geschichte, Berlin. Printed in Germany by Münstermann-Druck, Hannover — Gatefold sleeve with liner notes in German. Includes a 6 page foldout promo leaflet for the Resonance series. Spine: Stereo Friedrich Smetana: Mein Vaterland · Kubelik 2721 156
—On leaflet— Printed in Germany by Josef Grütter, Hannover
—On center labels— D. P. Made in Germany ℗ 1971 Polydor International GmbH — On side A & B, there is a double pressing ring at 20mm and 22,5mm diameter. (Variant 1) On side C & D, there is a pressing ring at 20mm diameter. (Variant 1) On side A, there is a double pressing ring at 20mm and 22,5mm diameter. (Variant 2) On side B, C & D, there is a pressing ring at 20mm diameter. (Variant 2) There is a faint embossed outer rim starting to ramp up at about 64mm diameter.
—On runouts— Runout side C, v1: the "X" before the "2" at the end is a crossed "2" Runouts are stamped. The crossed "2" side C, v3 is mirrored.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
Is this the original 1971 pressing or a reissue?
This is a 1977 reissue on Deutsche Grammophon, pressed at Phonodisc GmbH in Germany. The original was released in 1971 on Polydor International GmbH. The matrix runouts 2561 074 S 1–2 and 2561 075 S 3–4 identify this later pressing.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 10.68 USD. This represents the middle ground between NM at 13.97 USD and VG at 7.39 USD, reflecting minor surface marks and light play wear.
What are the pressing ring variants, and does it matter?
Variant 1 has double pressing rings at 20mm and 225mm diameter on sides A–B, with single rings at 20mm on sides C–D. Variant 2 shows the double ring only on side A, single on B–D. These variants indicate different production runs within the 1977 pressing; collectors document them but pricing does not significantly differentiate between them.
How many copies are on the market right now?
96 copies are currently listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 0.85 USD. This suggests moderate supply; however, 557 collectors already own one against only 17 seeking it, indicating limited collector demand.
What is a Mint copy worth?
A Mint copy is estimated at 15.61 USD according to the price guide. This is the highest grade; most copies in circulation show some wear, so truly Mint examples command a premium over the more common VG and VG+ grades.