UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXDL 7512
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Hector BerliozSymphonie Fantastique
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Fantastique
by Hector Berlioz · 1980
11 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonie Fantastique was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXDL 7512
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DZAL 16571 2V A E D 5Side 1
DZAL 16572 1 E D 5 5Side 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXDL 7512
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DZAL 16571 5G 111Runout side-A
DZAL 16572 6G 115Runout side-B
US
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- London Records LDR 10013
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DZAL 16571 2V A E D 3Runout stamped side A
DZAL 16572 1 E DRunout stamped side B
DZAL 16571Matrix label side A
DZAL 16572Matrix label side B
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- London Records LDR 10013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.42612 AZ
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | London Records LDR 10013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Decca 6.42612 AZFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Decca 6.42612 AZFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Italy | Decca SXDLI 7512First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | London Records LDR 10013First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Decca SXDL 7512First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Decca SXDL 7512First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Decca SXDL 7512First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | London Records LDR 10013First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Decca 411 212-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Decca 659953LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Symphony Fantastique Op.14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1983.
When was Symphonie Fantastique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Decca SXDL 7512.
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 SXDL 7512, LDR 10013, 6.42612 AZ, SXDLI 7512) 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.
