Germany
February 1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18167 LPM
- Format
- LP, Mono
Hector BerliozSymphonie Fantastique Op. 14
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14
by Hector Berlioz · 1954
14 pressings6 countriesRomanticSymphonyClassical
Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 1954, 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.
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 18 167
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
X 031977⁶ WW 18167 Made in France H7Etched on runout area side A
X 031978B² WS 18167 Made in France 19. 3. 54Etched on runout area side B
31 977A label
31 978B label
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 18 167First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18167 LPMFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18167LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18167 / Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 167LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18167 / Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 167LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18167 / Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 167LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18712 / Deutsche Grammophon 18167 LPMLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Colombia | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18167LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 18 167LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 18 167LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 18 167LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18167LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon DGM 18167LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Decca DL 9783LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Fantastique
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 1954 and 1960.
When was Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Germany, France. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 18167 LPM, released February 1954.
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 18167 LPM, 18 167) 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.
