UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7454
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Danyel GérardButterfly
Vinyl pressings
Butterfly
by Danyel Gérard · 1971
19 pressings11 countriesChansonPop RockFolkRock
Butterfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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
17 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 10 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7453
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7454
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7454
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
UK
August 30, 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7453
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7454
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | CBS BA-221854First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Brazil | Epic 66131First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS 7454First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | India | CBS 4-45468First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | CBS S7454First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor DP 1815First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | Date DA.68First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1146First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 7454First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS 7453First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 7454First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 7454First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS S 7454First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Columbia 4-45468First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia 4-454687", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AButterfly3:27
- BOne White Rose2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Butterfly are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Butterfly are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is CBS CBS S 7454.
How do I tell if my copy of Butterfly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 7454, CBS 7453, 4-45468, BA-221854) 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 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.
