UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8624-3L U JT 1Side A runout
ZAL-8625-2L K JT 1Side B runout
ZAL 8624Side A label
ZAL 8625Side B label
Hector BerliozSymphonie Fantastique
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Fantastique
by Hector Berlioz · 1969
18 pressings11 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonie Fantastique was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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
10 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21031
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8624-2LRunout Side A (stamped) Variant 1
ZAL-8625-2LRunout Side B (stamped) Variant 1
ZAL-8624-2L BA J-I 3CRunout Side A (stamped) Variant 2
ZAL-8625-2L K JT 1Runout Side B (stamped) Variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B.O.M. 770-5562-A 'TR symbol' PA779 AH-3-28-79Runout Side B - B.O.M. 770-5562-B 'TR logo' PA779 AH-3-28-79
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21031
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8624-2LStamped Side A
ZAL-8625-2LStamped Side b
ZAL-8624-2L BB JV 3CStamped side 1
ZAL-8625-2L U JT 1Stamped side 2
Argentina
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records S4P229
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL8625
ZAL8624
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8624-3LSide 1 stamped
ZAL-8625-2LSide 2 stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | London Records S4P229First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | Decca PFS 4160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | London Records SPC 21031First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Decca SAD 22 064First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | Philippines | London Records PFS 4160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Spain | Decca PFS 4160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca PFS 4160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC 21031First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC 21031First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC 21031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | London Records LLN 7169 / London Records LLN-7169-SLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | London Records SPC 21031LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Fono-Ring SFGLP 78712LP | LP |
| 1976 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 495LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records GT-9187LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | London Records JL 41028LP | LP |
| 1982 | Netherlands | London Records JL 41028LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca PFS 334160Stereo, Reissue, LP | Stereo, Reissue, LP |
Tracklist
- A1Reveries. Passions14:01
- A2A Ball6:16
- A3Scenes In The Country (Beginning)6:27
- B1Scenes In The Country (Conclusion)11:09
- B2March To The Scaffold4:25
- B3Dream Of A Witches' Sabbath10:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1969 and 1982.
When was Symphonie Fantastique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Decca PFS 4160.
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 PFS 4160, SPC 21031, S4P229, SAD 22 064) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-8624-3L U JT 1 and ZAL-8625-2L K JT 1. 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.
