Europe
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2530 308 = 2 S 1 Ⓟ 1973 320Side A - Runout
2530 308 S 2 Ⓟ 1973 320Side B - Runout
Hector BerliozRomeo And Juliet
Vinyl pressings
Romeo And Juliet
by Hector Berlioz · 1973
11 pressings8 countriesRomanticBalletClassical
Romeo And Juliet was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Romeo And Juliet
4 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308Deutsche Grammophon 2530308
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2530 308 = 3 S1 A / 7Side A - runout
2530 308 = 2 S2 B / 5Side B - runout
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon MG 2393
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Spain
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
2530 308 = 2 S 1 Ⓟ 1973 320Side A - runout
2530 308 S 2 Ⓟ 1973 320Side B - runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 2393First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308 / Deutsche Grammophon 2530308First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 422LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Romeo And Juliet (Fantasy Overture After Shakespeare)
- Romeo And Juliet (Excerpts From The Ballet Suites, Op.64 Nos. 1 & 2)
- Romeo And Juliet (Dramatic Symphony After The Tragedy Of Shakespeare) Op. 17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Romeo And Juliet are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Romeo And Juliet are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1985.
When was Romeo And Juliet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Europe, UK, Japan, Spain. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 308.
How do I tell if my copy of Romeo And Juliet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 308, MG 2393) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2530 308 = 2 S 1 Ⓟ 1973 320 and 2530 308 S 2 Ⓟ 1973 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Romeo And Juliet 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.
