US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-10031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PB-10031-A
PB-10031-B
PB 10031 A I A1
PB 10031 B I A 2
Dolly PartonLove Is Like A Butterfly
Vinyl pressings
Love Is Like A Butterfly
by Dolly Parton · 1974
13 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Love Is Like A Butterfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Love Is Like A Butterfly
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-10031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gray Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-10031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB-10031A
PB-10031B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA JA-10031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PA-10031-CA Label
PA-10031-DB Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA JA-10031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PA 10031C 1 I [indecipherable scribble] AIA runout
PA 10031D 1 [indecipherable scribble] I AIB runout
PA-10031-CA label
PA-10031-DB label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA JA-10031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PA 10031-C-2 H I [scribble]A runout
PA 10031-D-2 H I [scribble]B runout
PA-10031-CA label
PA-10031-DB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Victor 102498First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-10031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-10031First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RCA Victor PB 10031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42 540First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor PB-10031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | RCA JA-10031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor PB-10031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | RCA JA-10031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor PB-10031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | RCA JA-10031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor GB-105047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | RCA GB-105047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALove Is Like A Butterfly2:21
- BSacred Memories2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Is Like A Butterfly are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Love Is Like A Butterfly are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Love Is Like A Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA Victor PB-10031.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Is Like A Butterfly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB-10031, JA-10031, 102498, PB 10031) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PB-10031-A and PB-10031-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Is Like A 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.
