UK
November 1, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18299
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DGM 18299 ASide A label
DGM 18299 BSide B label
Hector BerliozHarold In Italy Opus 16
Vinyl pressings
Harold In Italy Opus 16
by Hector Berlioz · 1956
12 pressings8 countriesOrchestraClassical
Harold In Italy Opus 16 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 Opus 16
3 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9841
- Format
- LP, Mono
Germany
October 1956- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 299
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 8 2 9 9 A Made in Germany 0 32 833 GH B 6 HRunout side A
1 8 2 9 9 B Made in Germany 032 834 GH B 6 KRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 | US | Decca DL 9841First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 299First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18299First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 299LP | LP |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Deutsche Grammophon LP 63-103LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon LGG 18299LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Heliodor 89 545LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18299LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Heliodor 89 545LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Heliodor 89 545LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Heliodor 89545LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Heliodor 89545 / Heliodor 89 545LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Harold In Italy Op. 16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harold In Italy Opus 16 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Harold In Italy Opus 16 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1956 and 1961.
When was Harold In Italy Opus 16 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18299, released November 1, 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Harold In Italy Opus 16 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DGM 18299, DL 9841, LPM 18 299) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DGM 18299 A and DGM 18299 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Harold In Italy Opus 16 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.
