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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Orchestral Works Volume 1
1985 · UK · ASV · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 4, 2026
- MMint
- $33.20
- NMNear Mint
- $29.71
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $22.72
- VGVery Good
- $15.73
- G+Good Plus
- $8.74
- GGood
- $5.24
- FFair
- $3.49
- PPoor
- $1.75
7 copies listed on Discogs from $5.59.
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
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Specifications
- Artist
- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
- Genre
- Classical
- Year
- 1985
- Label
- ASV
- Catalog number
- DCA 549
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Capriccio Espagnol Op. 34
- A2Sadko Op. 5
- B1A May Night Overture
- B2A Russian Easter Festival Overture Op. 36
About this record
Pressed for the UK market on ASV in 1985, this Rimsky-Korsakov orchestral collection carries catalogue number DCA 549 and features the Orquesta Filarmónica de la Ciudad de México under Enrique Batiz. The price spread between Mint and VG copies—from 33.58 USD down to 15.91 USD—reflects how heavily condition sorting drives value on this classical LP.
Seven copies are currently listed for sale, against 19 in collector hands and only 3 actively wanted, signalling a stable but modest secondary market.
What drives its value
The price_guide for DCA 549 spans from 33.58 USD (Mint) to 1.77 USD (Poor), with the NM grade at 30.04 USD and VG+ at 22.97 USD. The lowest asking price across 7 active listings is 5.59 USD, well below the VG estimate of 15.91 USD, indicating soft demand relative to supply.
Community ownership stands at 19 copies against 3 want-list entries, a 6-to-1 ratio that suggests this UK ASV pressing is neither scarce nor highly pursued. The 1985 release date and four-track format position it as a mid-catalogue reissue rather than an original pressing, which constrains collector premium.
For buyers, the gap between VG+ (22.97 USD) and VG (15.91 USD) is material; for sellers, the 5.59 USD floor indicates that worn copies struggle to clear even the Good+ threshold of 8.84 USD.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the ASV label imprint and catalogue number DCA 549 on the front cover and label. The UK origin should appear on the back cover or label text.
Examine the dead wax (runout area) on the vinyl itself for any matrix string or pressing plant identifier; if present, cross-reference it against the specific pressing plant codes for ASV UK releases from 1985. Grade by examining both sides under bright light: Mint (33.58 USD) means unplayed, no sleeve wear; NM (30.04 USD) shows minimal signs of handling; VG+ (22.97 USD) permits light surface marks but no audible distortion; VG (15.91 USD) allows visible groove wear and light crackle during quiet passages.
The four-track format and Batiz conducting credit are fixed identifiers; any variance suggests a different pressing or reissue.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this ASV pressing?
DCA 549. This number appears on the spine and label of the UK 1985 release and is the primary identifier for this specific pressing.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price_guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 22.97 USD. This estimate reflects the condition tier between NM (30.04 USD) and VG (15.91 USD) and is current as of the guide's last update.
Why is the lowest asking price (5.59 USD) so far below the VG estimate?
The 7 copies currently for sale include heavily played or damaged stock; 5.59 USD aligns with the Good+ grade (8.84 USD) or lower, suggesting sellers are clearing worn inventory quickly rather than holding for higher-grade buyers.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
The 1985 UK ASV release is a mid-catalogue reissue, not an original pressing. The four-track format and Enrique Batiz conducting credit are consistent across this edition; original pressings of Rimsky-Korsakov orchestral works on ASV may differ in track selection or conductor.
How many collectors own this record?
Community data shows 19 copies in collector hands against 3 active want-list entries. This 6-to-1 ratio indicates the pressing is moderately held but not in high demand, which explains why the lowest sale price (5.59 USD) undercuts the VG estimate (15.91 USD).