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Data as of Sep 23, 2026
Giuseppe Verdi – Der Troubadour (Querschnitt)
Germany · Decca · Vinyl 10" 33 ⅓ RPM Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 22, 2026
- MMint
- $22.16
- NMNear Mint
- $19.83
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $15.16
- VGVery Good
- $10.50
- G+Good Plus
- $5.83
- GGood
- $3.50
- FFair
- $2.33
- PPoor
- $1.17
6 copies listed on Discogs from $8.05.
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
- €12ref VA-N6NHAMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- D 12-3812
- Runout — side B
- D 12-3813
- Manufactured By
- TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH
Specifications
- Artist
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Opera, Romantic
- Label
- Decca
- Catalog number
- LW 50 521
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Einleitung
- A2Die Alte Hexe Wird Eingefahren
- A3Ein Unnennbares Sehnen...
- A4Seht! Wie Die Wolken Am Himmel Ziehen
- A5Lodernde Flammen Schlagen Zum Himmel Auf
- A6Daß Noch Einmal Sie Erscheine...
- A7Lodern Zum Himmel Seh' Ich Die Flamme...
- B1Ihres Auges Himmlisch Strahlen
- B2Daß Nur Für Mich Dein Herz Erbebt
- B3Hab' Erbarmen Mit Mir, O Herr, Mit Einer Seele... (Schon Hat Die Todesstunde)
- B4Eh' Dieses Herz Einem Andern Ich Weihe...
- Composed By
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Conductor
- Alberto Erede
About this record
The dead-wax matrix D 12-3812 and D 12-3813 identify this as a TELDEC pressing from the Telefunken-Decca plant in Germany, not a UK Decca original. Ten-inch 33⅓ RPM pressings of Verdi opera excerpts from this era are scarce in active circulation—only 6 copies currently listed across the market, with 15 collectors holding one against zero active want requests.
What drives its value
This Decca LW 50 521 pressing trades on condition more than rarity. A Mint copy reaches 22.16 USD, while a VG+ settles at 15.16 USD and VG at 10.50 USD—a meaningful spread that reflects the sensitivity of classical vinyl to surface wear and tracking fidelity.
The lowest asking price sits at 8.05 USD, suggesting realistic dealer expectations for worn stock. Demand is static: no collectors are actively seeking it, though 15 own one, indicating the title has found its audience.
The German pressing plant origin and 10-inch format narrow the buyer pool to specialists in compact classical reissues rather than the broader opera-on-vinyl market. Catalogue number LW 50 521 does not appear on UK Decca lists, confirming this as a territorial variant.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by the catalogue number LW 50 521 on the front cover and label. Verify the dead-wax runout: both sides should read D 12-3812 (Side A) and D 12-3813 (Side B), stamped into the vinyl just inside the label.
The label itself will state Decca and the TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH imprint, confirming German manufacture. The 10-inch format is immediately obvious; check that the record plays at 33⅓ RPM.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under bright light for hairline scratches and play-wear around the lead-in groove and runout area. Classical pressings show wear quickly because the stylus tracks at finer tolerances; even light surface noise will drop a VG+ copy into VG territory.
No barcode was issued on this release, so absence of one is not a red flag.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Frequently asked
Is this the original UK Decca pressing or a reissue?
This is a German reissue. The catalogue number LW 50 521 and the TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH plant stamp in the dead wax confirm manufacture in Germany, not the UK. UK Decca originals of Verdi opera excerpts typically carry different catalogue schemes and UK-based pressing plant codes.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 15.16 USD. This reflects a record with light surface marks visible under bright light but no audible distortion during play. The estimate is current as of the guide's last update; actual market prices may vary based on seller reputation and buyer urgency.
How do I verify the pressing plant from the dead wax?
Examine the runout groove (the spiral area just inside the label, before the record ends). You should see D 12-3812 on Side A and D 12-3813 on Side B stamped into the vinyl. The D prefix indicates Decca; the TELDEC plant identification may also appear. These codes confirm German manufacture by Telefunken-Decca rather than UK or other territorial pressing.
Why is there such a big price drop from Mint to VG?
Classical vinyl is unforgiving. A Mint copy at 22.16 USD commands a premium because opera excerpts demand clean playback—surface noise or tracking distortion ruins the listening experience. A VG copy at 10.50 USD has audible wear; collectors of classical music will often pass unless the price reflects that compromise. The spread reflects buyer preference for pristine condition in this genre.
Are there many copies of this pressing available?
No. Only 6 copies are currently listed for sale across all markets. Fifteen collectors own one, but none are actively seeking additional copies (want count is 0), suggesting the title is stable in collections rather than actively traded. Finding a clean VG+ or better example will require patience or dealer connections.