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Die Prinzen – Das Leben Ist Grausam
1991 · Europe · Hansa · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 27, 2026
- MMint
- $48.20
- NMNear Mint
- $43.12
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $32.98
- VGVery Good
- $22.83
- G+Good Plus
- $12.68
- GGood
- $7.61
- FFair
- $5.07
- PPoor
- $2.54
24 copies listed on Discogs from $14.66.
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
- €25ref VA-BZF6GMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve G+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 108 DM 212085 A-1 C II108 DM 212085 A-1 C
- Runout — side B
- 111 DM 212085 B-2108 DM 212085 B-1 C
- Barcode
- 4007192120857
- Rights society
- GEMA BIEM
- Label Code
- LC 0835
- Pressed By
- Sonopress
Specifications
- Artist
- Die Prinzen
- Style
- Pop Rock
- Year
- 1991
- Label
- Hansa
- Catalog number
- 212 085
- Country
- Europe
- Barcode
- 4007192120857
Tracklist
- A1Millionär2:36
- A2Mann Im Mond3:14
- A3Gabi Und Klaus3:23
- A4Wer Ist Der Typ3:15
- A5Betriebsdirektor2:48
- A6Ich Will Dich Haben3:53
- B1Blaues Blut3:15
- B2Mein Fahrrad2:25
- B3Die Vögel3:57
- B4Vierzig Jahre2:35
- B5Mein Bester Freund2:34
- B6Tschüssi - Macht's Gut0:15
- Producer
- Annette Humpe
- Mixed By
- Armand Volker
- Photography By
- Jim Rakete
About this record
The Sonopress pressing plant stamped four distinct matrix variations across this 1991 Hansa release (catalogue 212 085), with the A-side marked either 108 DM 212085 A-1 C II or 108 DM 212085 A-1 C and the B-side as 111 DM 212085 B-2 or 108 DM 212085 B-1 C. Demand sits at 156 want against 797 in the community have, placing this German pop-rock album in moderate collector circulation.
The price spread from Mint at 48.20 USD down to Poor at 2.54 USD reflects condition sensitivity across the 12-track stereo LP.
What drives its value
A Mint copy commands 48.20 USD, while NM drops to 43.12 USD and VG+ settles at 32.98 USD; the VG grade sits at 22.83 USD. The lowest asking price across 24 active listings is 14.66 USD, indicating that played copies dominate the market.
The want-to-have ratio of 156 to 797 suggests steady but not urgent demand—this is a catalog title held by roughly one in five collectors who track it. The Sonopress pressing plant attribution and the four matrix variants suggest multiple manufacturing runs, which typically dilutes scarcity and keeps mid-grade copies affordable.
European Hansa pressings from 1991 rarely command premium prices unless sealed or near-mint; this title's price floor reflects that reality.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the Hansa catalogue number 212 085 on the spine and label. Inspect the dead wax on both sides: Side A will read one of two variants—either 108 DM 212085 A-1 C II or 108 DM 212085 A-1 C—while Side B will show either 111 DM 212085 B-2 or 108 DM 212085 B-1 C.
All four variants originate from Sonopress. The barcode is present.
Grade by surface noise under magnification: Mint (48.20 USD) shows no audible surface noise and plays silent; NM (43.12 USD) is nearly silent with only faint noise on loud passages; VG+ (32.98 USD) exhibits light surface noise but no groove wear; VG (22.83 USD) shows moderate noise and light wear. The 12-track stereo LP should play all tracks without skips or distortion.
Check the jacket for seam splits, ring wear, and foxing; European pressings from this era often show age-related discoloration.
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Listen
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Frequently asked
What matrix variant is most common on this Hansa pressing?
All four matrix combinations—108 DM 212085 A-1 C II, 108 DM 212085 A-1 C, 111 DM 212085 B-2, and 108 DM 212085 B-1 C—appear in the runout, indicating Sonopress produced multiple pressings. No single variant has been documented as rarer than the others in collector records.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 32.98 USD. This estimate reflects light surface noise and minimal groove wear. The actual market price may vary; the lowest asking price across 24 listings is 14.66 USD, which typically represents played or lower-grade stock.
How many copies are currently for sale?
24 copies are listed for sale across tracked marketplaces. The lowest asking price is 14.66 USD, suggesting most inventory is in played or Good condition rather than collectible grades.
Is this a rare Die Prinzen album?
No. The community database shows 797 collectors own a copy against 156 who want one, a ratio that indicates steady availability. This 1991 Hansa release was a standard European pressing and remains common in the secondhand market.
What is the price difference between Mint and VG condition?
A Mint copy is priced at 48.20 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 22.83 USD. The gap reflects the collector premium for unplayed stock and the cost of surface noise and light wear in played copies.