France
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA A 630 336
- Format
- LP
Hector BerliozHarold In Italy
Vinyl pressings
Harold In Italy
by Hector Berlioz · 1956
10 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Harold In Italy 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 Harold In Italy
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | RCA A 630 336First yearLP | LP |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1951 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1951LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1438 / His Master's Voice ALP. 1438LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Italy | RCA AT 112LP | LP |
| 1979 | Japan | RCA Victor Red Seal RVC-1557 / RCA Victor Red Seal JVM1-7279LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | RCA Victrola VL 45821LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA AT 112 / RCA 26.41017LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | RCA Italiana A12R 0203LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA Victrola AT 112 / RCA Victrola LM 1951LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1951 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1951LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Harold In The Mountains
- A2March Of The Pilgrims
- B1Serenade
- B2Orgy Of The Brigands
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harold In Italy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Harold In Italy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1980.
When was Harold In Italy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in France. One of them is RCA A 630 336.
How do I tell if my copy of Harold In Italy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 630 336) 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 Harold In Italy 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.
