US
March 1946- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal DM-994
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
Hector BerliozSymphonie Fantastique Op. 14,
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14,
by Hector Berlioz · 1946
14 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14, was first pressed on vinyl in 1946. 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 Op. 14,
1 pressing came out in 1946, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | US | Victor Red Seal DM-994First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.9342 / His Master's Voice D.B.9343Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM-9947", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM-9947", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1952 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 118LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1131 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1131LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 118LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1137LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Rca Victor Sello Rojo LM 1131LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Chile | Rca Victor Sello Rojo LM-1131LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 118LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | RCA Musique GM 43359LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | His Master's Voice JALP 1137LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14, are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14, are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1946 and 1954.
When was Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14, first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1946, in US. One of them is Victor Red Seal DM-994, released March 1946.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14, is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM-994) 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 Op. 14, 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.
