US
May 1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1297London Records LL.1297
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL2696-1Aside 1, stamped
ARL 2697-4Aside 2, stamped
Hector BerliozBerlioz Famous Overtures
Vinyl pressings
Berlioz Famous Overtures
by Hector Berlioz · 1956
10 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Berlioz Famous Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Berlioz Famous Overtures
2 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
February 1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5162
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | UK | Decca LXT 5162First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | London Records LL 1297 / London Records LL.1297First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | New Zealand | Ace Of Clubs ACLM 83 / Ace Of Clubs ACLM.83LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 83LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 83LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 83LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 83LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | London Records STS 15118LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | London Records STS 15118 / London Records STS.15118LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Ace Of Clubs ACLA 83LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Le Corsaire, Op. 21
- A2Le Roi Lear, Op. 4
- B1Le Carnaval Romain, Op. 9
- B2Les Francs-Juges, Op. 3
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Berlioz Famous Overtures are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Berlioz Famous Overtures are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1974.
When was Berlioz Famous Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK. One of them is London Records LL 1297, released May 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Berlioz Famous Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL 1297, LXT 5162) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA ARL2696-1A and ARL 2697-4A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Berlioz Famous Overtures on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
