US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity FCS 50060
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
FCS 50060AA-Side Runout Etching
FCS 50060BB-Side Runout Etching
FCS 50060-AA-Side Label
FCS 50060-BB-Side Label
Hector BerliozFrench Overtures
Vinyl pressings
French Overtures
by Hector Berlioz · 1974
10 pressings7 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
French Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 French Overtures
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Audio Fidelity FCS 50060First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Argentina | Audio Fidelity FCS 50060LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS-2197LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque MMS-2197LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2168LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall M-2197LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2168 PALP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2168 / Concert Hall SMS-2168LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Guilde Du Disque MMS 2168LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Concert Hall SMSC 2168LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Benvenuto Cellini
- A2Fra Diavolo
- A3Le Cheval De Bronze
- B1Zampa
- B2Calif Of Bagdad
- B3La Dame Blanche
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of French Overtures are there?
10 vinyl pressings of French Overtures are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was French Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is Audio Fidelity FCS 50060.
How do I tell if my copy of French Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FCS 50060) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FCS 50060A and FCS 50060B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is French 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.
