US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E4 RP8535-3S I B1Side A stamped
E4 RP8536-7S I A1Side B stamped
E4RP-8535Side A label
E4RP-8536Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Fantastique
by Hector Berlioz · 1955
28 pressings9 countriesRomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphonie Fantastique was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Symphonie Fantastique
5 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E4 RP8535-1S A1Side 1 stamped
E4 RP8536-2S A1Side 2 stamped
E4RP-8535side A label
E4RP-8536side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E4 RP8535-7S I A1Side A, runout
E4 RP8536-7S I 1DSide B, runout
E4RP-8535Side A, label
E4RP-8536Side B, label
Australia
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal L16011
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11H2RP-201
11H2RP-202
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | RCA Victor Red Seal L16011First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900 RE / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | RCA A 630.301 / RCA 630.301LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1384LP | LP |
| 1958 | Philippines | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900 RE / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900 RE / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900 RE / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900 RE / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | RCA Victor Red Seal A 630-301LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-2706LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-5203LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1983 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-5203LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA Gold Seal GL85203 / RCA GL85203LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Classic Records LSC-1900 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-1900LP, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Numbered | LP, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Numbered |
| 1994 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-1900LP, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-1900 / Classic Records LSC 1900LP, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Numbered | LP, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Numbered |
| 2003 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-1900 / Classic Records LSC-1900LP, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Red Seal 630.301LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900-ALP | LP |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-1900LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | RCA Gold Seal RCL-1022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Victor Red Seal LS 2040LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-1900 / Classic Records LSC-1900LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1900 RE / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1955 and 2003.
When was Symphonie Fantastique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1900.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie Fantastique is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-1900, L16011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E4 RP8535-3S I B1 and E4 RP8536-7S I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonie Fantastique 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.
