US
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1736-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
p 11870-S-P1 [artisan logo]A-Side Runout Etching
p 11871-S-P1 [artisan logo]B-Side Runout Etching
11870-SA-Side Label
11871-SB-Side Label
FireflyHey There Little Firefly
Vinyl pressings
Hey There Little Firefly
by Firefly · 1975
21 pressings14 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Hey There Little Firefly was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Hey There Little Firefly
19 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1736-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
11870-S-TH-1 [artisan logo] TIIIIA-Side Runout Etching
11871-S-TH1 [artisan logo] TIIIB-Side Runout Etching
11870-SA-Side Label
11871-SB-Side Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1736-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
11870-SA-Side Label
11871-SB-Side Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1736-SA&M Records 1736
- Format
- 7", Promo
Country unknown
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1736-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Unknown | A&M Records 1736-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Australia | A&M Records K-6117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1736-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | A&M Records AM1736First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | France | A&M Records 625.042First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | A&M Records 16 349 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Guatemala | A&M Records 1736-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | A&M Records AM 45074First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Japan | A&M Records AM-259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Mexico | A&M Records AM-032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Peru | A&M Records 01.09.632First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | A&M Records 16.349-AFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7195First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records 31C 006 618927", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHey There Little Firefly (Part I)3:16
- BHey There Little Firefly (Part II)5:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey There Little Firefly are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Hey There Little Firefly are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Hey There Little Firefly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records 1736-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey There Little Firefly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1736-S, AMS 7195, K-6117, AM-1736-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p 11870-S-P1 [artisan logo] and p 11871-S-P1 [artisan logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey There Little Firefly 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.