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Carl Maria von Weber – La Opera Alemana
1983 · Spain · London Records · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Nov 4, 2026
- MMint
- $4.85
- NMNear Mint
- $4.34
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $3.32
- VGVery Good
- $2.30
- G+Good Plus
- $1.28
- GGood
- $0.77
- FFair
- $0.51
- PPoor
- $0.26
8 copies listed on Discogs from $2.49.
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
- €2.97ref VA-AG2PWMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇪🇸 Ships from Spain
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- ZAL 17498
- Runout — side B
- ZAL 17499
- Rights society
- D. P., D.P. / SGAE
- Depósito Legal
- M. 35975 - 1983
- Other
- Perm. 6421(Imp. Lujo Met.)
- Record Company
- Fonogram, S.A.
- Printed By
- Gráficas Foco, S.A.
- Manufactured By
- COFASA
Specifications
- Artist
- Carl Maria von Weber
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Opera
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- London Records
- Catalog number
- 68 51 248
- Country
- Spain
Tracklist
- El Cazador Furtivo
- Martha
- Fidelio
- Tannhäuser
- Los Maestros Cantores
- Hänsel Y Gretel
- Salomé
About this record
Two matrix strings, ZAL 17498 and ZAL 17499, sit in the dead wax of this Spanish pressing, and they tie it to the COFASA plant rather than to any London Records mastering session in the UK. Demand is modest but steady: 57 collectors have the record against just 2 who want it, which tells you the copies in circulation are being kept rather than traded.
The sleeve credits a German opera selection, yet the vinyl itself was made in Spain, a split that matters when you come to grade and price it.
What drives its value
The price guide puts an M copy at 4.85 USD and an NM copy at 4.34 USD, stepping down to 3.32 USD for VG+ and 2.30 USD for VG, with the lowest asking price at 2.49 USD. Those endpoints, from 2.30 USD for VG up to 4.85 USD for Mint, show how strongly the value depends on surface condition, since this is a compilation where the grade does most of the work.
At the time of the snapshot, 8 copies were listed for sale, a small pool that keeps the lowest price anchored close to the VG-range figures. The community data, 57 owners and 2 wanters, suggests the record trades at modest prices because demand is shallow rather than because supply is large.
Among the other pressings recorded for this title, the position of this Spanish London Records issue determines whether it carries any premium over more common editions, so check the country and catalogue number before assuming a higher figure.
How to appraise this pressing
Begin with the catalogue number 68 51 248 printed on the spine and sleeve, then look for the matrix strings ZAL 17498 and ZAL 17499 in the run-out grooves on each side. Those two strings, together with the COFASA pressing plant credit, are the identifiers to match against the listing; if the dead wax shows different codes, the copy is a different pressing.
The record carries no barcode, so do not use a barcode lookup to confirm it. Grade the vinyl under good light, judging playing surface first, because a Mint assessment requires no audible wear and a clean run-out area.
The sleeve has a 1974 Bayreuth Festival illustration from Wagner's Die Meistersinger, and its wear, seam splits and ring wear should be graded separately from the disc. Record the two grades on the listing, since the price guide tiers apply to the disc and sleeve condition as reported by the seller.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Release notes
Ilustración de la cubierta: Los maestros cantores de Nurenberg, de Wagner, acto III, 1974. Festival de Bayreuth.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of La Opera Alemana worth?
The price guide lists a VG+ copy at 3.32 USD. This is an estimate as of the guide date, and the current asking price may differ.
What is a Mint copy worth?
The guide lists an M copy at 4.85 USD, with NM at 4.34 USD. These are estimates as of the guide date, so confirm current listings before selling.
How do I confirm I have the Spanish COFASA pressing?
Check the dead-wax matrix strings ZAL 17498 and ZAL 17499 and the COFASA plant credit. Matching catalogue number 68 51 248 and Spanish origin point to this exact pressing.
Why is this record worth so little compared with other opera compilations?
The community data shows 57 owners and only 2 wanters, so demand is shallow. With 8 copies for sale, the lowest price sits at 2.49 USD, keeping values modest.
Does the sleeve condition affect value separately from the disc?
Yes. The sleeve carries a 1974 Bayreuth Festival illustration, and seam splits or ring wear should be graded independently of the vinyl, since the price tiers assume both are reported.