Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 026
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 9500 026 1Y 2 ℗ 1975 670 03Runout side A
AA 9500 026 2Y 1 ℗ 1975 670 03Runout side B
9500 026.1 YLabel side A
9500 026.2 YLabel side B
Hector BerliozHarold En Italie
Vinyl pressings
Harold En Italie
by Hector Berlioz · 1975
13 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Harold En Italie was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Harold En Italie
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 026
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9500 026.1 YMatrix Side A
9500 026.2 YMatrix Side B
AA 9500 026 1Y 4 ℗1975 11Runout Side A
AA 9500 026 2Y 4 ℗1975 11Runout Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9500 026
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L AA 9500 026 1Y 2 ℗1975 670 03 1Side A, runout
L AA 9500 026 2Y 1 ℗1975 670 03 1 1 1Side B, runout
9500 026.1 YSide A, label
9500 026.2 YSide B, label
Spain
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 95 00 026
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 9500 026First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 9500 026First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Philips 95 00 026First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Philips 9500 026First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Philips 9500 026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Philips 9500 026LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Philips 9500 026LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-05531 / World Record Club R 05531LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Spain | Philips 424 193-1LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Club edition |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 9500 026LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 9500 026LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 420 004-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 420 004-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Harold In Italien Op. 16 · Sinfonie mit Violasolo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harold En Italie are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Harold En Italie are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1988.
When was Harold En Italie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Netherlands, US, Spain. One of them is Philips 9500 026.
How do I tell if my copy of Harold En Italie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9500 026, 95 00 026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 9500 026 1Y 2 ℗ 1975 670 03 and AA 9500 026 2Y 1 ℗ 1975 670 03. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Harold En Italie 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.
