France
1973- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12.512 X
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
12512 SQ A 22 D M6 302519 4Runout side A
12512 SQ B 22E M6 302520 4Runout side B
Hector BerliozSymphonie Fantastique
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Fantastique
by Hector Berlioz · 1973
22 pressings10 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonie Fantastique 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 Symphonie Fantastique
9 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12.512 X
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M6 302519 4 Ⅰ 12512 SQ A 22DSide A, runout
M6 302520 4 12512 SQ B 22ESide B, runout
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12.512 X
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
12512 SQ A 22 D M6 302519 4Runout side A
12512 SQ B 22E M6 302520 4Runout side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2YLA 1853 12512 SQ A 21 M6 294023 4Runout side A
2YLA 185 21 12512 SQ B M6 294024 4Runout side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice Q4ASD 2945His Master's Voice Q4 ASD. 2945
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
Q12512ALabel - Side A
Q12512BLabel - Side B
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 039 11 2512 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12.512 XFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12.512 XFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12.512 XFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 039 11 2512 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-12 512 Q / EMI Electrola 1 C 063-12 512 QFirst yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-85018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Angel Records EAA-85020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | His Master's Voice Q4ASD 2945 / His Master's Voice Q4 ASD. 2945First yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice Q4ASD 2945LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 1 J 065-12512 QLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Australia | His Master's Voice OASD.3263LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | US | Angel Records S-37138LP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3263 / His Master's Voice OC 063 o 12512QLP, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | Europe | His Master's Voice 5C 063-12512Q / His Master's Voice 5 C 063-12 512 QLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12.512 XLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12.512 XLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12.512 XLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-12 512 Q / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-12 512 QLP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 11 2512 1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 « Episode de la Vie D'un Artiste »
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1978.
When was Symphonie Fantastique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, UK, Germany, Japan. One of them is La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-12512.
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 2C 069-12512, Q4ASD 2945, 1C 039 11 2512 1, EAC-85018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12512 SQ A 22 D M6 302519 4 and 12512 SQ B 22E M6 302520 4. 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.
