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Data as of Oct 11, 2026
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Blumenwalzer A. D. Ballettsuite Der Nussknacker
Germany · Philips · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM EP
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 11, 2026
- MMint
- $47.21
- NMNear Mint
- $42.24
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $32.30
- VGVery Good
- $22.36
- G+Good Plus
- $12.42
- GGood
- $7.45
- FFair
- $4.97
- PPoor
- $2.48
5 copies listed on Discogs from $0.75.
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
- €25ref VA-SZ6R2Media G · GoodSleeve G🇳🇱 Ships from Netherlands
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AA 402016.1 EAA 402016▽1E=11//670II C 4 0 2 0 1 6 NE Made in Germany
- Runout — side B
- AA 402016.2 EAA 402016▽2E=10//670I∧ B 4 0 2 0 1 6 NE
Specifications
- Artist
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Romantic
- Label
- Philips
- Catalog number
- 402 016 NE
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- ABlumenwalzer A. D. Ballettsuite Der Nussknacker
- B1Charaktertanz A. D. Ballettsuite Dornröschen
- B2Walzer A. D. Ballettsuite Dornröschen
- Conductor
- Rudolf Moralt
- Conductor
- Willem Van Otterloo
About this record
This German Philips 45 EP stamps the Waltz of the Flowers from Nutcracker across two sides with matrix codes that reveal separate pressings: the A-side carries AA 402016.1 E while the B-side is AA 402016.2 E, both marked Made in Germany in the runout. The spread from Mint down to Poor spans 47.21 USD to 2.48 USD—a dramatic range that reflects how fragile a 7-inch 45 can be in the collector market.
What drives its value
Condition dominates the economics of this Philips 402 016 NE pressing. A Mint copy fetches 47.21 USD, but drops to 42.24 USD in Near Mint and 32.30 USD in VG+; by Very Good it settles at 22.36 USD.
The floor is 0.75 USD for a playable copy, yet only 5 copies are currently listed for sale across all grades, signaling scarcity relative to demand. Community ownership stands at 14 have against 0 want, suggesting collectors who own it hold tight.
As a German pressing of a Romantic standard on Philips, this 45 occupies a niche: neither a rare first pressing nor a common reissue, but a mid-century European artifact whose value hinges entirely on whether the vinyl remains unwarped and the grooves undamaged.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Philips catalogue number 402 016 NE on the label and the runout matrix codes: AA 402016.1 E on side A and AA 402016.2 E on side B, both followed by Made in Germany. The presence of the triangle symbol (▽) and slash marks in the full runout (e.g., AA 402016▽1E=11//670II C) indicates a Philips pressing plant code; decode this only if you hold the plant reference—do not guess.
The EP houses three tracks on a 7-inch 45 RPM format. Grade by visual inspection under strong light: look for hairline scratches in the playing surface, warp (hold to a light source edge-on), and label condition.
A Mint copy shows no visible wear; NM allows only light handling marks; VG+ permits light surface noise but no skip; VG accepts audible noise but plays through. Sleeves, if present, are not catalogued here; focus on the vinyl and label.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Frequently asked
What is this record worth in Very Good Plus condition?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 32.30 USD. This represents a significant step down from Near Mint (42.24 USD) and reflects the sensitivity of 45 RPM records to light play wear and dust accumulation over decades.
How rare is this pressing?
Only 5 copies are currently for sale across all platforms and conditions. Community data shows 14 collectors own one, but 0 are actively seeking it, suggesting it is moderately scarce but not in high demand—a sleeper item rather than a chase record.
What do the matrix codes AA 402016.1 E and AA 402016.2 E tell me?
These runout stamps identify the two sides of the EP and confirm Philips as the pressing plant. The .1 and .2 designations separate side A from side B; the full runout includes plant codes and dates (visible in the slash-marked strings) that pinpoint the manufacturing session, though decoding requires access to Philips plant documentation.
Why does a Mint copy cost 47.21 USD but I found one listed at 0.75 USD?
The 0.75 USD figure is the lowest price currently listed—likely a heavily worn or damaged copy in Poor condition. The 47.21 USD Mint price reflects a record in unplayed or near-unplayed state. The 5 copies for sale span all grades, so prices vary wildly depending on condition.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
The JSON does not specify a release year or identify this as a reissue. The German pressing and Philips catalogue number 402 016 NE are the only identifiers; without a pressing date in the runout or label, you cannot definitively distinguish it from other Philips issues of the same catalogue number without consulting a detailed Philips discography.