Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 898 QDie Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 065-02 898 Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
Hector BerliozSymphonie Fantastique
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Fantastique
by Hector Berlioz · 1977
14 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonie Fantastique was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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
4 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 3397
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1Q 2LA 92091label, side A
1Q 2LA 92101label, side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-37414
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065-02898 Q
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | His Master's Voice 26 117-2 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 065-02 898 QLP, Album, Club Edition, Quadraphonic · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Quadraphonic · Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 898 Q / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 065-02 898 QFirst yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI Electrola 66 530 7LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065-02898 QFirst yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1977 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3397First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Angel Records S-37414First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 069-02898 / La Voix De Son Maître C 069-02898LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1979 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 10 C 065-002 898 QLP, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 053-1028981LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | His Master's Voice 29 1281 1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Hi-Q Records HIQLP014LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 898 Q / His Master's Voice 7C 065-02898LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 898 Q / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 065-02 898 QLP, Repress, Quadraphonic | LP, Repress, Quadraphonic |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80362LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 (Episoden Aus Dem Leben Eines Künstlers)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 2011.
When was Symphonie Fantastique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, US, Italy. One of them is His Master's Voice 1C 065-02 898 Q.
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 1C 065-02 898 Q, ASD 3397, S-37414, 3C 065-02898 Q) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
