UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14005
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Hector BerliozBerlioz Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14
Vinyl pressings
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14
by Hector Berlioz · 1964
11 pressings7 countriesSymphonyClassical
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14
4 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Pye Golden Guinea Records GGC 4005
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14005Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC.14005
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GSGC14005A-7♢S 1 KT MSide A runout
GSGC14005B-8♢S 3/1 KT BSide B runout
GSGC.14005-ASide A label
GSGC.14005-BSide B label
Mexico
1964- Label and catalog number
- Clave CCL - 020
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Mexico | Clave CCL - 020First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14005First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGC 4005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14005 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC.14005First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard SRV-181 SDLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | UK | PYE Collector GSGC 15010LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Classical Records LC-4018LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | PRT GSGC 2025LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Marble Arch MALS 911LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Mode Disques MDINT 9316 / Mode Disques STMDINT 9316LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Pop Schallplatten ZS 10056 PLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1982.
When was Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, Mexico. One of them is Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14005.
How do I tell if my copy of Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GSGC 14005, GGC 4005, CCL - 020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 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.
