Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5420 ARunout side A
5420 BRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Butterfly
by Danyel Gérard · 1970
28 pressings14 countriesChansonPop
Butterfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Butterfly
7 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 5420-A-2Runout Groove-A-Side, stamped
CBS 5420-B-2Runout Groove-B-Side, stamped
5420 ARunout A, etched, variant
5420 BRunout B, etched, variant
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5420-A 5420 A Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 1
5420-B 5420 B Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 1
5420 A Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
5420 B Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5420 ARunout side A, etched
5420 BRunout side B, etched
Country unknown
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5420
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CBS 5420 YRunout side A, etched
CBS 5420 YRunout side B, etched
Israel
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Unknown | CBS 5420First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5420First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5420First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5420First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5420First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Israel | CBS 5420First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | CBS 5420First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | La Compagnie S. 1277", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Europe | CBS 54207", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Europe | CBS 54207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Finland | CBS 54207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | CBS 54207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | CBS 54207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | CBS 54207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor DP 18007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | CBS 11-01-3317", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Germany | CBS 54207", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS 54207", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | CBS BA 3013077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | CBS 54207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AButterfly3:23
- BLe Petit Ours En Pluche2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Butterfly are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Butterfly are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, Israel, Portugal. One of them is CBS 5420.
How do I tell if my copy of Butterfly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5420) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5420 A and 5420 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Butterfly 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.