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Data as of Oct 18, 2026
Giuseppe Verdi – La Traviata
1977 · Germany · Deutsche Grammophon · Vinyl LP Album Stereo, Box Set
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $46.38
- NMNear Mint
- $41.49
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $31.73
- VGVery Good
- $21.97
- G+Good Plus
- $12.20
- GGood
- $7.32
- FFair
- $4.88
- PPoor
- $2.44
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.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 2530 956 = 8 S 1 320 1A.O . 17
- Runout — side B
- 2530 956 S 2 = 12 320 B G 1
- Runout — side C
- 2530 957 S 3 = 5 320 B I 1.0 . 1D
- Runout — side D
- 2530 957 S 4 =10 320 A Y 1C
- Other
- 2530 956(Cat# LP 1)
- Other
- 2530 957(Cat# LP 2)
Specifications
- Artist
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Opera, Romantic
- Year
- 1977
- Label
- Deutsche Grammophon
- Catalog number
- 2707 103
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- La Traviata
- Producer
- Hans Hirsch
- Chorus Master
- Wolfgang Baumgart
- Engineer
- Klaus Scheibe
- Conductor
- Carlos Kleiber
- Design
- Werner Koberstein
About this record
This 1977 Deutsche Grammophon box set pairs the legendary Carlos Kleiber conducting with Ileana Cotrubas, Plácido Domingo, and Sherrill Milnes in a performance that remains a benchmark recording of Verdi's masterpiece. The dead-wax matrix stamps across the four sides—beginning with 2530 956 = 8 S 1 320 1A.O .
17—identify this as a German pressing from the Grammophon catalogue 2707 103, a format that bundled the complete opera with a multilingual libretto.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market on this pressing. A Mint copy commands 46.38 USD, while Near Mint drops to 41.49 USD; the step down to VG+ sits at 31.73 USD, and a standard VG grade fetches 21.97 USD.
Below that, G+ copies trade at 12.20 USD. The 1207 collectors who own this pressing vastly outnumber the 142 seeking one, indicating a stable, well-stocked market rather than a chase item.
As a 1977 Deutsche Grammophon German-market box set—neither a first pressing nor a reissue, but a mid-catalog release—it occupies a middle tier: respected for its performance pedigree and multilingual documentation, but not scarce enough to command premium scarcity pricing. The price gradient from Mint to VG reflects typical vinyl economics: the box set format and age mean pristine examples with unbent sleeves and unplayed discs command a significant premium.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the Deutsche Grammophon catalogue number 2707 103 on the box spine and labels. The four-disc set carries distinct matrix runouts on each side: side one reads 2530 956 = 8 S 1 320 1A.O .
17, side two 2530 956 S 2 = 12 320 B G 1, side three 2530 957 S 3 = 5 320 B I 1.0 . 1D, and side four 2530 957 S 4 = 10 320 A Y 1C.
These stamps confirm the German pressing plant and lacquer-cut sequence. Grade this set holistically: examine all four vinyl surfaces under light for hairline scratches and play-wear; check the box for splits, water stains, or foxing on the printed surfaces; and confirm the booklet—which includes notes in German, English, and French plus the Italian libretto with translations—is complete and not detached.
Box sets of this era are often graded down if any component shows handling; even minor creasing on the outer slipcase or worn corners can drop a Mint candidate to NM or VG+.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Release notes
Opera first performed in 1853, based on "La Dame aux camélias" by Alexandre Dumas fils.
Booklet contains notes in German, English and French plus Italian libretto with German, English & French translations.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
Is this the original 1977 pressing or a reissue?
This is the original 1977 Deutsche Grammophon German-market release, identified by catalogue 2707 103 and the specific matrix runouts across all four sides. It is not a later reissue or domestic pressing for another country.
What should I expect to pay for a VG+ copy?
According to the price guide, a VG+ grade copy is valued at 31.73 USD. This represents the sweet spot for collectors seeking a playable, visually acceptable set without the premium cost of Near Mint or Mint condition.
How much does condition matter for this box set?
Condition is the primary value driver. A Mint copy is priced at 46.38 USD, while a VG example drops to 21.97 USD—a substantial spread. Box sets suffer more from condition variance than single LPs because the outer carton, inner sleeves, and booklet all factor into grading; even minor storage wear or creasing can move a set down one or two grades.
Why does this pressing have four different matrix runouts?
Each of the four vinyl sides was cut separately at the pressing plant, so each carries its own unique matrix stamp in the dead wax. The sequence 2530 956 (sides one and two) and 2530 957 (sides three and four) reflects the two lacquer masters used for this four-disc opera set.
What language is the libretto?
The libretto is printed in Italian with German, English, and French translations included. The booklet also contains performance notes in all three of those languages, making this set accessible to collectors across multiple European markets.