John: I have the other one. I bought it not for the Berlioz but for the Liszt Les Preludes that accompanies it and that's why I still have it. I haven't heard the earlier version...Rhapsody doesn't have it online but I'll give the library a try. From what I've read about this recording it seems to be more the Solti of drama, crazyness and flare that this symphony needs. Thanks for the tip.