Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Hector BerliozSymphonie Fantastique
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Fantastique
by Hector Berlioz · 1979
12 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonie Fantastique was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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
6 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
July 5, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092
- Format
- LP, Album · Glossy cover, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2531 092 S1=2 Polygram 32 0 1 EA3 8.0Side A stamped except Polygram handmarked, last 1 inverted
2531 092 S2=3 3 20 1 Δ4 5.1Side B stamped, last 1 & 5.1 inverted
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon MG 1200Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
New Zealand
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Spain
1979- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092
- 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 1200 / Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Special Edition · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Special Edition · Promo |
| 1981 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 410 938-1LP, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rêveries Passions14:27
- A2Un Bal6:22
- B1Scène Aux Champs17:05
- B2Marche Au Supplice4:50
- B3Songe D'une Nuit De Sabbat9:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1985.
When was Symphonie Fantastique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, France, Japan and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2531 092.
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 2531 092, MG 1200) 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.
