Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59 361Polydor 59361
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1969 I9 ✳Z 00 059361 S1 A 1Runout A, stamped
℗ 1969 I9 ✳Z 00 059361 S2 BRunout B, stamped
Fat MattressNaturally / Iridescent Butterfly
Vinyl pressings
Naturally / Iridescent Butterfly
by Fat Mattress · 1969
13 pressings9 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Naturally / Iridescent Butterfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Naturally / Iridescent Butterfly
10 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 59 361
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1969 I9 ✳Z 00 059361 S1 A 1Runout A, stamped
℗ 1969 I9 ✳Z 00 059361 S2 BRunout B, stamped
UK
September 1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56352
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
56352 A▼1 1 1 2Runout (Stamped) Side A
56352 B▼1 1 1 2Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56352
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Copyright Control
- Runout / matrix
56352 A▼1 1 1 3Runout (Stamped) Side A
56352 B▼1 1 1 3Runout (Stamped) Side B
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor NH-56352
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
56352 A 7X CT 6835Runout (etched) Side A
56352 B 7X CT 6836Runout (etched) Side B
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 541.062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
541062 A▼FRunout (Stamped) Side A
541062 B▼FRunout (Stamped) Side B
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Polydor NH-56352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Polydor 541.062First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Polydor 421 482First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 59 361 / Polydor 59361First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 59 361First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Italy | Polydor N H 59 361First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1969 | Italy | Polydor NH 59361 / Polydor N H 59 361First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | Polydor 59361 / Polydor 59.361First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 56352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 56352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor DP 16737", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor DP 16737", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | Spain | Polydor 10 59 3617", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ANaturally
- BIridescent Butterfly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Naturally / Iridescent Butterfly are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Naturally / Iridescent Butterfly are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Naturally / Iridescent Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 59 361.
How do I tell if my copy of Naturally / Iridescent Butterfly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 59 361, 56352, NH-56352, 541.062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1969 I9 ✳Z 00 059361 S1 A 1 and ℗ 1969 I9 ✳Z 00 059361 S2 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Naturally / Iridescent 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.
