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Hector Berlioz – Symphonie Fantastique
1975 · Germany · Deutsche Grammophon · Vinyl LP Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Mar 13, 2026
- MMint
- $17.48
- NMNear Mint
- $15.64
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $11.96
- VGVery Good
- $8.28
- G+Good Plus
- $4.60
- GGood
- $2.76
- FFair
- $1.84
- PPoor
- $0.92
64 copies listed on Discogs from $1.38.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 2530 597 S 1 ⚹ 3 20 1 Z2530 597 S 1 ⚹ 3 20 D 6
- Runout — side B
- 2530 597 S 2 ⚹ 3 20 Z 62530 597 S 2 ⚹ 3 20 6 H
- Other
- D. P.(Public Domain note)
- Printed By
- Neef
- Lacquer Cut At
- Phonodisc GmbH
- Pressed By
- Phonodisc GmbH
Specifications
- Artist
- Hector Berlioz
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Romantic
- Year
- 1975
- Label
- Deutsche Grammophon
- Catalog number
- 2530 597
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 (Episode De La Vie D’Un Artiste)
- Producer
- Hans Hirsch
- Engineer [Recording]
- Günter Hermanns
- Composed By
- Hector Berlioz
- Conductor
- Herbert von Karajan
About this record
The runout matrix 2530 597 S 1 ⚹ 3 20 1 Z identifies this 1975 Deutsche Grammophon pressing as a Phonodisc GmbH product made in Germany, not the French variant of the same catalogue number. Karajan's Symphonie Fantastique with the Berliner Philharmoniker commands a steep condition gradient: Mint copies fetch 17.48 USD while Poor copies trade at 0.92 USD, making grading the decisive factor in resale value.
What drives its value
This German pressing sits in a crowded market—64 copies are listed for sale, yet 991 collectors own one against only 58 who want it, signaling mature supply relative to demand. Price_guide values range from 17.48 USD (Mint) down to 0.92 USD (Poor), with the VG+ tier at 11.96 USD representing the realistic sweet spot for played copies.
The lowest asking price stands at 1.38 USD, reflecting bulk-lot pricing. The French Deutsche Grammophon 2530 597 exists as an alternative pressing, but the Phonodisc GmbH dead-wax signature and Neef printing credit confirm German manufacture.
Condition volatility—the gap between M and VG+ is substantial—means a collector paying 11.96 USD for a VG+ copy is hedging against the rarity of true Mint stock.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number 2530 597 on the spine and label. Examine the dead wax on both sides: Side 1 should read 2530 597 S 1 ⚹ 3 20 1 Z or 2530 597 S 1 ⚹ 3 20 D 6; Side 2 should read 2530 597 S 2 ⚹ 3 20 Z 6 or 2530 597 S 2 ⚹ 3 20 6 H.
The Phonodisc GmbH credit in the runout confirms the pressing plant. Center labels print D.
P. and bear the 1975 Polydor International GmbH copyright. The jacket should state Printed in Germany by Neef, Wittingen.
No barcode appears on this release. Grade by surface noise under magnification and stylus tracking; even light hairline scratches drop a Mint copy into NM territory.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
℗ 1975 Polydor International GmbH Printed in Germany by Neef, Wittingen Made in Germany
Printed on center labels: D. P.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this German pressing apart from the French 2530 597?
Read the dead-wax matrix on both sides. This German pressing shows Phonodisc GmbH as the pressing plant and carries the runout codes 2530 597 S 1 ⚹ 3 20 1 Z (or D 6) and 2530 597 S 2 ⚹ 3 20 Z 6 (or 6 H). The jacket states Printed in Germany by Neef, Wittingen. The French variant will have a different pressing plant code in the runout.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 11.96 USD. This represents a played copy with light surface noise but no audible distortion or skips. Note that this is an estimate; actual market sales may vary, and the lowest asking price across 64 listed copies is 1.38 USD.
Why is there such a big price jump from Mint to VG+?
Mint copies are valued at 17.48 USD versus 11.96 USD for VG+—a steep drop reflecting how rare truly unplayed stock is. Classical LPs from 1975 were often played by serious collectors, so pristine examples command a premium. Most copies in circulation grade VG or lower.
Is this pressing common?
Yes. The community data shows 991 collectors own this pressing against only 58 who want it, indicating mature saturation. With 64 copies for sale at any given time, finding one is straightforward; the challenge is finding one in high grade.
What does the D. P. on the center label mean?
D. P. is a Deutsche Grammophon pressing designation printed on the center label. Combined with the 1975 Polydor International GmbH copyright notice and the Phonodisc GmbH plant code in the runout, it confirms the German manufacture and release date of this pressing.