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Data as of Oct 17, 2026
Scott Joplin – Treemonisha (Original Cast Recording)
1976 · Germany · Deutsche Grammophon · Box Set Album Stereo, Vinyl LP Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $29.16
- NMNear Mint
- $26.09
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $19.95
- VGVery Good
- $13.81
- G+Good Plus
- $7.67
- GGood
- $4.60
- FFair
- $3.07
- PPoor
- $1.53
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
- €17.56ref VA-K58SVMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 2530 620 S1 320 2A1A BF
- Runout — side B
- 2530 620 = 2 S2 320 D1A
- Runout — side C
- XX 2530 621 = 2 S3 320 B G 2A
- Runout — side D
- 161 2530 621 = 2 S4 320 C F 1
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 0173
- Other
- 2530 620(Code on labels LP1)
- Other
- 2530 621(Code on labels LP2)
- Printed By
- Schwerdtle & Schantz
- Printed By
- Gerhard Stalling AG
- Lacquer Cut At
- Phonodisc GmbH
- Pressed By
- Phonodisc GmbH
Specifications
- Artist
- Scott Joplin
- Genre
- Jazz, Classical, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Ragtime, Opera
- Year
- 1976
- Label
- Deutsche Grammophon
- Catalog number
- 2707 083
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Overture
- Act 1: Morning
- A2The Bag Of Luck
- A3The Corn-Huskers
- A4We’re Goin’ Around
- A5The Wreath
- A6The Sacred Tree
- B1Surprised
- B2Treemonisha’s Bringing Up
- B3Good Advice
- B4Confusion
- Act 2: Afternoon
- B5Superstition
- B6Treemonisha In Peril
- B7Frolic Of The Bears
- B8The Wasp-Nest
- B9The Rescue
- C1We Will Rest Awhile
- C2Going Home
- C3Aunt Dinah Has Blowed De Horn
- Act 3: Evening
- C4Prelude
- C5I Want To See My Child
- C6Treemonisha’s Return
- C7Wrong Is Never Right
- D1Abuse
- D2When Villains Ramble Far And Near
- D3Conjurers Forgiven
- D4We Will Trust You As Our Leader
- D5A Real Slow Drag
- Producer
- Thomas Mowrey
- Engineer [Recording]
- Bernard Keville
- Engineer [Recording]
- Mike Hartry
- Engineer [Sound]
- Gernot Westhäuser
- Engineer [Sound]
- Peter Burkowitz
- Composed By
- Scott Joplin
About this record
This 1976 Deutsche Grammophon box set (catalogue 2707 083) was pressed by Phonodisc GmbH in Germany and carries four distinct matrix runouts across its vinyl—a signature of the original Houston Grand Opera production cast recording. The dead-wax codes (2530 620 and 2530 621 series) confirm the Phonodisc pressing plant rather than later reissues.
Community data shows 105 collectors own this title against only 6 seeking it, a ratio that reflects its niche appeal within the ragtime-opera crossover market.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire valuation spread on this German pressing. A Mint copy commands 29.16 USD, while a VG+ example drops to 19.95 USD and a VG copy to 13.81 USD—a steep slide that reflects how vinyl handling affects the 27-track box set's playback.
The price_guide shows no current market listings, meaning recent sales data is unavailable, but the 105-to-6 have-to-want ratio suggests steady collector retention rather than active flipping. As the original 1976 Deutsche Grammophon pressing (not a later reissue), this box set holds its value among Joplin specialists and stage-music archivists, though the narrow want count indicates limited new-collector demand.
The box format and 24-page booklet with full lyrics and production photos add collectibility beyond the vinyl itself.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number 2707 083 on the box spine and label. The four matrix runouts—2530 620 S1 320 2A1A BF, 2530 620 = 2 S2 320 D1A, XX 2530 621 = 2 S3 320 B G 2A, and 161 2530 621 = 2 S4 320 C F 1—confirm Phonodisc GmbH manufacture and distinguish this from later pressings.
The box itself carries no barcode, only the label code printed on the exterior. Inspect the 24-page booklet for completeness; it should include copyright notices (Treemonisha copyright 1911 by Scott Joplin, renewed 1938 by Lottie Joplin) and production credits for the Houston Grand Opera.
Check the vinyl for the Phonodisc GmbH credit in the dead wax. Grading should account for the box condition separately—creasing, foxing, and spine wear are common on 1976 German box sets.
The booklet's paper stock yellows with age; compare against known examples to assess whether discoloration reflects storage or pressing-era paper quality.
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Listen
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Release notes
Version with label code on box
Label info: Made in Germany
Box info: Printed in West Germany Houston Grand Opera Production Original Cast Recording
Booklet info: 24 full size pages with lots of info, photos, lyrics. Treemonisha copyright 1911 by Scott Joplin Copyright renewed 1938 by Lottie Joplin
Printed in Germany by Schwerdtle & Schantz KG, Berlin.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this Deutsche Grammophon pressing?
The catalogue number is 2707 083, printed on both the box and the label. This number distinguishes the original 1976 German pressing from any later reissues or alternate editions.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price_guide, a VG+ example is valued at 19.95 USD. This represents a significant drop from the 29.16 USD Mint price, reflecting how surface noise and light wear on a 27-track box set reduce collector appeal.
What does the matrix runout tell me about this pressing?
The four distinct matrix codes (2530 620 and 2530 621 series) confirm this was pressed by Phonodisc GmbH in Germany. The progression across sides—2530 620 S1, S2, then 2530 621 S3, S4—matches the original 1976 production run and helps distinguish genuine first pressings from later reissues.
Is there demand for this title among collectors?
Community data shows 105 collectors own this recording against only 6 actively seeking it. This 105-to-6 ratio indicates the title is held by specialists but attracts limited new interest, typical for niche stage-music and ragtime-opera crossover releases.
What is included in the box besides the vinyl?
The box contains a 24-page booklet printed in Germany by Schwerdtle & Schantz KG, Berlin, with full-size pages, production photos, lyrics, and copyright information (Treemonisha copyright 1911 by Scott Joplin, renewed 1938 by Lottie Joplin). The label code appears on the box exterior, and the entire set was printed in West Germany.