Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Electrola STE 80 491Die Stimme Seines Herrn STE 80 491
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Hector BerliozSymphonie Fantastique
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Fantastique
by Hector Berlioz · 1959
13 pressings6 countriesRomanticSymphonyClassical
Symphonie Fantastique was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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
1 pressing came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Germany | Electrola STE 80 491 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn STE 80 491First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice XLP 20088 / His Master's Voice XLP.20088LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Japan | Angel Records ASC 5021LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | France | Trianon TRX 6148LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 20088 / His Master's Voice SXLP.20088LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 5C 037-03013LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 051-03 013 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 051-03 013LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 10C 037-003.013LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Trianon CTRE 6148LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 037-03 013LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records HC 1051LP, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 1A 027-03013LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice ELP 8LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Fantastique
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 1981.
When was Symphonie Fantastique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Germany. One of them is Electrola STE 80 491.
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 STE 80 491) 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.
