US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2228RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2228
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Plum Label, 1st Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J2RP-3587Side A - Label
J2RP-3588Side B - Label
IIndianapolis
Vinyl pressings
Harold In Italy
by Hector Berlioz · 1958
20 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Harold In Italy was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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
9 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2228RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2228
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
J2 RP3587-5SSide A runout
J2 RP3588-1SSide B runout
J2RP-3587A side label
J2RP-3588B side label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2228
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Shaded Dog, Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J2 RY3589 3S I A2Runout side A var. 1
J2RY-3590 1S B2 IRunout side B var. 1
J2 RY3589 5S I C1Runout side A var. 2
J2RY-3590 1S I C1Runout side B var. 2
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2228RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2228
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J2 RP3587-2S B1 RSide A runout, stamped
J2 RP3588-2S B1 RSide B runout, stamped
J2RP-3587Side A label
J2RP-3588Side B label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2228RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2228
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J2 RP3587-3S H ARunout side A
J2 RP3588-3S H ARunout side B
J2RP-3587A side label
J2RP-3588B side label
UK
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal SB-2016RCA Victor Red Seal SB 2016
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
J2RY-3589-3K B U ET 2 DRunout Side A
J2RY-3590-1K C RT ET 2 DRunout Side b
J2RY-3589Matrix upside-down on label Side A
J2RY-3590Matrix upside-down on label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2228 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2228First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | RCA Red Seal LSC -2228 / RCA Red Seal LSC 2228First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | RCA SB 2016First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2228 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2228First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2228First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2228 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2228First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2228 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2228First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2228 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2228First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SB-2016 / RCA Victor Red Seal SB 2016First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | France | RCA Victor 630.646LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | RCA Victor 640.516LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2228LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-2228LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victrola VICS 1580LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victrola VICS1580LP | LP |
| 1976 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-1526LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | RCA GL 42718LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | RCA GL 42718LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | RCA Victrola VICS 2004LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA LSC-2228LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Harold In Italy, Op. 16
- A1First Movement: Harold In The Mountains
- A2Second Movement: March Of The Pilgrims
- B1Third Movement: Serenade Of An Abruzzi Mountaineer To His Sweetheart
- B2Fourth Movement: Orgy Of The Brigands
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harold In Italy are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Harold In Italy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1981.
When was Harold In Italy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2228.
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 LM-2228, LSC-2228, SB-2016, SB 2016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J2RP-3587 and J2RP-3588. 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.
