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James Last – Paradiesvogel
1982 · Germany · Polydor · Vinyl LP
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 2, 2026
- MMint
- $10.89
- NMNear Mint
- $9.74
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $7.45
- VGVery Good
- $5.16
- G+Good Plus
- $2.87
- GGood
- $1.72
- FFair
- $1.15
- PPoor
- $0.57
27 copies listed on Discogs from $0.57.
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-RQJRQMedia 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
- 2372 158 S1 320
- Runout — side B
- 2372 158 S2 = 2 320
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 0309
- Printed By
- Gerhard Kaiser GmbH
- Lacquer Cut At
- PRS Hannover
Specifications
- Artist
- James Last
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Easy Listening
- Year
- 1982
- Label
- Polydor
- Catalog number
- 2372 158
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1A Morning In Cornwall4:18
- A2Proud As A Peacock4:00
- A3Love Bird4:10
- A4Quiberon4:46
- A5The Sandpiper3:29
- A6Paradiesvogel3:33
- B1Alassio4:19
- B2Eisvogel4:58
- B3Nightowl4:00
- B4Roter Milan4:05
- B5Over Valley And Mountain4:14
- B6Billy Magee Magar2:41
- Producer, Arranged By
- James Last
- Written-By
- Detlef Reshöft
- Written-By
- James Last
- Written-By
- Oliver Dittrich
- Written-By
- Reinhard Frantz
- Written-By
- Ron Last
About this record
Polydor catalogue 2372 158, pressed in Germany in 1982, carries the matrix runout 2372 158 S1 320 on side 1 and 2372 158 S2 = 2 320 on side 2—a pressing plant signature that distinguishes this from later reissues. James Last's Paradiesvogel entered 337 collections against only 19 active want-list entries, signaling modest but stable demand.
The price floor sits at 0.57 USD for Poor copies, while Mint examples command 10.76 USD, a spread driven entirely by condition rather than rarity.
What drives its value
This 1982 German Polydor pressing trades on condition alone: 27 copies currently listed for sale across the market. A Mint copy reaches 10.76 USD, dropping to 9.63 USD in Near Mint, 7.36 USD in VG+, and 5.10 USD in VG.
The 337 collectors who own it outnumber the 19 seeking one by a factor that reflects its status as a mid-catalogue easy-listening title rather than a sought collectible. The 12-track LP's value lies in its original German pressing identity (catalogue 2372 158) and the specific matrix codes 2372 158 S1 320 and 2372 158 S2 = 2 320, which confirm first-pressing authenticity.
Without barcode presence, visual inspection of the runout becomes the sole verification method. Reissues and later pressings command lower floors, making original Polydor stock the only variant worth grading carefully.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Polydor label imprint and catalogue number 2372 158 printed on the label. Examine both sides' dead-wax etchings: side 1 must read 2372 158 S1 320, and side 2 must read 2372 158 S2 = 2 320.
The absence of a barcode on the back cover is consistent with 1982 German Polydor stock. Grade by vinyl surface: Mint (10.76 USD) shows no play wear, NM (9.63 USD) exhibits only light handling marks, VG+ (7.36 USD) displays light surface noise on quiet passages, VG (5.10 USD) shows audible groove wear and light scratches, G+ (2.83 USD) has heavy surface noise, G (1.70 USD) plays through significant noise, F (1.13 USD) is barely playable, and P (0.57 USD) is unplayable or severely damaged.
The 12 tracks and easy-listening jazz style mean surface cleanliness directly affects listening pleasure; a VG+ copy at 7.36 USD typically offers the best value-to-playability ratio.
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Frequently asked
How do I verify this is the original 1982 German pressing and not a reissue?
Check the dead-wax etchings on both sides. Side 1 must show 2372 158 S1 320 and side 2 must show 2372 158 S2 = 2 320. The Polydor label should display catalogue 2372 158. The absence of a barcode on the back cover is also consistent with 1982 German stock. These matrix codes are specific to the original pressing; reissues carry different runout strings.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and is it a fair price?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 7.36 USD. This represents a middle ground between the 5.10 USD floor for VG copies and the 9.63 USD ceiling for Near Mint. With 27 copies currently for sale, VG+ examples at or near 7.36 USD are typical market rate; paying significantly more suggests either scarcity in your region or seller premium.
Why is there such a wide gap between Mint and Poor condition prices?
Mint copies at 10.76 USD versus Poor at 0.57 USD reflect the fact that easy-listening jazz titles depend entirely on playability and surface condition. A Poor copy at 0.57 USD is essentially unplayable; a Mint copy at 10.76 USD is pristine. The 21 community ratings averaging 4.19 suggest listeners value clean pressings, so condition directly determines resale value.
How many copies are on the market right now?
27 copies are currently listed for sale across all platforms tracked by the price guide. This moderate supply, paired with 337 collectors who already own it and only 19 actively seeking one, indicates steady but not competitive demand. The 12-track album's easy-listening genre keeps it accessible rather than collectible.
Is this a rare record?
No. The 337 have-count against 19 want-count shows it is well-distributed among collectors. The lowest price of 0.57 USD and the presence of 27 copies for sale confirm it is common in the secondary market. Rarity would be signaled by want exceeding have and prices climbing above 10.76 USD; neither applies here.