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Engelbert Humperdinck – Hänsel Und Gretel
1988 · Germany, Austria, & Switzerland · His Master's Voice · Vinyl LP Remastered Mono, Box Set
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $22.10
- NMNear Mint
- $19.77
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $15.12
- VGVery Good
- $10.47
- G+Good Plus
- $5.81
- GGood
- $3.49
- FFair
- $2.33
- PPoor
- $1.16
11 copies listed on Discogs from $7.12.
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
- €5ref VA-ECNXTMedia 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
- 7692941-A1
- Runout — side B
- 7692941-B1
- Runout — side C
- 7692951-A1
- Runout — side D
- 7692951-B1
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 0077776929316
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 77776 92931 6
- Label Code
- LC 0233
Specifications
- Artist
- Engelbert Humperdinck
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Opera, Romantic
- Year
- 1988
- Label
- His Master's Voice
- Catalog number
- 7 69293 1
- Country
- Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
- Barcode
- 0077776929316
Tracklist
- Hänsel Und Gretel
- Producer
- Walter Legge
- Remastered By [Engineer]
- Simon Rhodes
- Engineer [Tonmeister]
- Douglas Larter
- Conductor
- Herbert von Karajan
- Photography By [Karajan]
- Siegfried Lauterwasser
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax with matrix numbers 7692941-A1 and 7692951-B1, this German/Austrian/Swiss pressing of Hänsel Und Gretel stands out as a digitally remastered mono box set from 1988. The original recording dates back to 1954 under EMI Records Ltd., with this edition issued on the His Master's Voice label under catalogue 7 69293 1.
Collector demand is steady, with 40 owners and 4 want listings noted.
What drives its value
Price variation is significant, with a Mint copy valued at 22.10 USD, descending to a VG copy at 10.47 USD, and the lowest recorded sale priced at 7.12 USD. Eleven copies are currently for sale, reflecting moderate market availability.
This pressing is a reissue of the 1954 original recording, digitally remastered in 1988, which places it in a distinct category compared to earlier or non-remastered versions. Its position as a German/Austrian/Swiss release on His Master's Voice adds regional interest that can affect collector pricing.
How to appraise this pressing
To verify this exact pressing, look for the His Master's Voice label and catalogue number 7 69293 1 on the box set. The matrix/runout inscriptions 7692941-A1 and 7692951-B1 confirm the 1988 digital remastering edition.
This release is a mono format LP featuring classical opera styles performed by noted artists including Engelbert Humperdinck (2) and Herbert von Karajan conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra. Grading should focus on the condition of the box set packaging and vinyl surface, as the price guide shows a clear scale from Mint at 22.10 USD to Poor at 1.16 USD.
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Ⓟ 1954 Original recording made by EMI Records Ltd. Digital remastering Ⓟ 1988 by EMI Records Ltd. Front cover: Ludwig Richter "Hänsel und Gretel", Archiv für Kunst und Geschichte
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the value of a Mint condition copy?
A Mint copy of this 1988 digital remastered Hänsel Und Gretel is valued at 22.10 USD according to the latest price guide.
How can I confirm this is the 1988 remastered pressing?
Confirm by checking for the His Master's Voice label, catalogue number 7 69293 1, and matrix numbers 7692941-A1 and 7692951-B1 in the dead wax.
How many copies are currently available for sale?
There are 11 copies of this pressing currently for sale, with the lowest price listed at 7.12 USD.
What makes this pressing distinct from the original 1954 recording?
This pressing is a 1988 digital remaster of the 1954 original EMI recording, issued as a mono box set on His Master's Voice, which differs in sound quality and packaging from the original issue.
What is the demand level for this record among collectors?
Collector interest is moderate, with 40 collectors owning the record and 4 actively wanting it, accompanied by a community rating of 4.75 based on 4 ratings.