UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice XLP 20036
- Format
- LP, Mono
Hector BerliozSymphonie Fantastique Op. 14
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14
by Hector Berlioz · 1961
11 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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
4 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SXLP 20036
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître FALP 656
- Format
- LP, Mono · Dowel-spine
- Runout / matrix
2XLA 695 21B M6 214556Runout side A, stamped
2XLA 696 21B M6 214557Runout side B, stamped
2XLA 695Label side A
2XLA 696Label side B
Italy
1961- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone SQIM 6312
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 656First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone SQIM 6312First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice XLP 20036First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 20036First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 2066LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Trianon C 045-12181LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître VSM ASDF 224LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Trianon TRI 33147 / Trianon TRI 33.147LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître ASDF 224LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QIM 6312LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | World Record Club WS-10LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1973.
When was Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, France, Italy. One of them is His Master's Voice XLP 20036.
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 XLP 20036, SXLP 20036, FALP 656, SQIM 6312) 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.
