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Vladimir Horowitz – The Horowitz Years /The Great CBS Masterworks Recordings 1962-1973
1984 · Germany · CBS Masterworks · Vinyl LP Compilation
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 23, 2026
- MMint
- $21.34
- NMNear Mint
- $19.09
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.60
- VGVery Good
- $10.11
- G+Good Plus
- $5.61
- GGood
- $3.37
- FFair
- $2.25
- PPoor
- $1.12
15 copies listed on Discogs from $7.73.
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
- €18ref VA-GBF2AMedia NM · Near MintSleeve NM🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Price Code
- CB 293(Framed)
- Other
- 17(Circled)
Specifications
- Artist
- Vladimir Horowitz
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Romantic, Modern
- Year
- 1984
- Label
- CBS Masterworks
- Catalog number
- M3 37895
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- Chopin
- Sonata No.2, Op.35
- A5 Nocturne,Op.72,No.1 In E Minor
- B1Ballade,Op.23 In C Minor
- B2Polonaise No.5,op.44
- SCRIABIN
- B3Etude, Op.2, No.1
- B4Etude, Op.8, No.12
- Schumann: Kreisleriana
- C1Ausserst bewegt
- C2Sear inning und night zu rasch
- C3Sehr aufgeregt
- C4Sehr Langsam
- C5Sehr lebhaft
- C6Sehr langsam
- C7Sehr rasch
- C8Schnell Und Spielend
- D1Liszt:"Vallee D'Obermann" From Annees de Pelerinage:suisse
- D2Schumann:Arabesque,op.18
- D3Schumann:Toccata, op.7
- D4Schumann:"Traumerei " from Kinderscenen,op.15
- D5Moszkowski: Etude ,op.72, No.11
- D6Horowitz:Variations on a Theme from Bizet's Carman
- Rachmanioff: Sonata No.2, Op.36
- E4Rachmaninoff: Etude Tableau , Op.33, No.2
- E5Rachmaninoff: Etude Tableau, Op.39, No.5
- Scriabin
- F1Scriabin: Sonata No.9, Op.68
- F2Two Poems, Op.69
- F3Sonata No.10, Op.70
- F4Vers la Flame, Op.72
About this record
Catalogue M3 37895 identifies this as the German CBS Masterworks pressing of Horowitz's compilation, issued in 1984 without a barcode. The 25-track set draws from vault recordings and represents a snapshot of how the label packaged the pianist's legacy for the European market during the mid-1980s reissue wave.
Condition variance here is steep: a Mint copy commands 21.34 USD while a Poor one fetches only 1.12 USD, making grading the decisive factor in resale value.
What drives its value
This pressing sits in a soft market: 15 copies are listed for sale, yet only 12 collectors actively want it against 113 who own one. The price_guide shows a sharp condition-dependent spread—from 21.34 USD (Mint) down to 1.12 USD (Poor)—with the current lowest asking price at 7.73 USD.
A VG+ copy is estimated at 14.60 USD and a VG at 10.11 USD, reflecting the reality that even minor wear cuts value by roughly half. The German pressing carries no inherent premium over other regional variants; its worth depends entirely on the physical state of the vinyl and jacket.
The 25-track format and 1984 date place it squarely in the reissue category, not an original release, which limits collector demand to completists and budget-conscious buyers.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number M3 37895 printed on the label and spine. The German origin can be confirmed by checking the label design and any pressing plant markings in the dead wax, though the input does not specify a matrix string or plant code to cite.
The absence of a barcode is a distinguishing feature of this variant. Grade by examining all 25 sides for hairline scratches, scuffing, and groove wear under bright light; even light surface marks will drop a Mint candidate to NM (19.09 USD).
Check the jacket for seam splits, creasing, and foxing—German pressings from this era often show brittle spine wear. Play-test at least one side to rule out pressing defects or warping that would justify a lower grade than visual inspection suggests.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?
The price_guide estimates 14.60 USD for a VG+ copy. This figure represents the mid-range of the market and assumes no seam splits, minor surface marks only, and fully playable audio. Actual sales may vary, but 14.60 USD is the reference point for that grade.
Why is there such a big jump from Mint to Poor?
Horowitz compilations from this era were pressed in large quantities for budget reissue distribution, so pristine copies are uncommon. A Mint example at 21.34 USD reflects rarity; each grade down loses value because wear is cumulative and visible. A Poor copy at 1.12 USD is essentially unsellable except as a filler lot.
Is the German pressing rarer than other regional versions?
The input does not specify other regional pressings or their relative scarcity. What is known is that 113 collectors have this version and only 12 want it, suggesting it is readily available in the used market at 7.73 USD or less.
How do I confirm this is the 1984 German pressing and not a later reissue?
Check the catalogue number M3 37895 on the label and the year 1984 printed on the jacket or label. The absence of a barcode is also consistent with German pressings of that era. The input does not provide a matrix runout code, so visual inspection of these printed elements is the primary verification method.
Should I buy this at 7.73 USD if it is in VG condition?
A VG copy is estimated at 10.11 USD by the price_guide, so 7.73 USD represents a discount. However, 15 copies are currently for sale, indicating no scarcity premium. Purchase only if you need the 25 tracks and can verify the condition yourself, as the low asking price may reflect hidden wear or audio issues.