US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50034Mercury MG50034
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YMG50034A MF21 C2Runout Side A, Stamped
YMG50034B MF29 A1Runout Side B, Stamped
Hector BerliozSymphony Fantastique, Op. 14
Vinyl pressings
Symphony Fantastique, Op. 14
by Hector Berlioz · 1955
10 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony Fantastique, Op. 14 was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Symphony Fantastique, Op. 14
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Mercury MG 50034 / Mercury MG50034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Spain | Mercury Classics MG 50034 / Mercury Living Presence MG-50034LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | UK | Wing Records WL 1004 / Wing Records MGW 14005LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mercury Classics MG 50034 / Mercury MG 50034LP | LP |
| ? | France | Fontana 200.046 WGLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Mercury MG 50034 / Mercury MRL 2532LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Pickwick SPC-4040LP | LP |
| ? | US | Mercury Wing SRW 18005LP, Enhanced, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Enhanced, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury Wing MGW 14005LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury Wing SRW 18005 / Mercury Wing SRW18005LP, Enhanced, Promo, Remastered, Stereo · Promo | LP, Enhanced, Promo, Remastered, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- Sinfonía Fantástica, Op. 14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony Fantastique, Op. 14 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphony Fantastique, Op. 14 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1965.
When was Symphony Fantastique, Op. 14 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Mercury MG 50034.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony Fantastique, Op. 14 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 50034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YMG50034A MF21 C2 and YMG50034B MF29 A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony 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.
