UK
January 1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT.2642Decca LXT 2642
- Format
- LP, Mono
Hector BerliozSymphonie Fantastique Op.14
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Fantastique Op.14
by Hector Berlioz · 1952
16 pressings8 countriesRomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphonie Fantastique Op.14 was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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
2 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
March 1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records LLP 489London Records LL.489
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL1003-1A N KC CT 11Side 1 runout stamped
ARL1004-1B N NM CT 10Side 2 runout stamped
ARL.1003Side 1 label
ARL.1004Side 2 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | UK | Decca LXT.2642 / Decca LXT 2642First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | London Records LLP 489 / London Records LL.489First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LXT.2642 / Decca LXT 2642LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Richmond B-19010LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Ace of Clubs ACL 27 / Ace of Clubs ACL.27LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 27 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.27LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Richmond B-19010LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Decca ECS 561 / Eclipse ECS 561LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records CFL 55214LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Decca 220.017LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Ace Of Clubs ACL 27LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 2642 / Decca LXT 2642LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca Musikplatten LK 40159 / Decca LK 40159LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca DDX 190 010LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Spain | Decca LXT.2642 / Decca LXT 2642LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records R 23205LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Fantastique (Épisode De La Vie D'Un Artiste), Opus 14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique Op.14 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique Op.14 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1952 and 1970.
When was Symphonie Fantastique Op.14 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in UK, US. One of them is Decca LXT.2642, released January 1952.
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 LXT.2642, LLP 489) 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.
