US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Lionel Records L-3220
- Format
- 7", Single
Five Man Electrical BandAbsolutely Right / (You And I) Butterfly
Vinyl pressings
Absolutely Right / (You And I) Butterfly
by Five Man Electrical Band · 1971
15 pressings8 countriesClassic RockRock
Absolutely Right / (You And I) 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 Absolutely Right / (You And I) Butterfly
14 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Lionel Records L3220
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L3220 71L2645-4 SSide A, etched
L3220 70-L-1637S -4 OKDSide B, etched
71-L-2645-SSide A, label
70-L-1637Side B, label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Lionel Records L-3220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
L3220 71L2645-S 1 [MR logo] △86201A-side runout
L3220 70L1637-S [MR logo] △86202B-side runout
71-L-2645-SA-side label
70-L-1637B-side label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Lionel Records L-3220MGM Records L-3220
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Lionel Records L 3220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
71-L-2645-SA Side Label
70-L-1637B Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Lionel Records L-3220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | MGM Records 2006 082First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Brazil | MGM Records 2006 082First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | MGM Records 2006 082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | MGM Records 2006 082First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | MGM Records DM 1224First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | MGM Records 2006 082First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Lionel Records L-3220First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | US | Lionel Records L3220First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Lionel Records L-3220First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Lionel Records L3220First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Lionel Records L-3220 / MGM Records L-3220First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Lionel Records L 3220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Lionel Records L-3220First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2065 089First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Polydor DM 12247", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAbsolutely Right2:12
- B(You And I) Butterfly3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Absolutely Right / (You And I) Butterfly are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Absolutely Right / (You And I) Butterfly are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Absolutely Right / (You And I) Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Lionel Records L-3220.
How do I tell if my copy of Absolutely Right / (You And I) Butterfly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L-3220, L3220, L 3220, 2065 089) 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 Absolutely Right / (You And I) 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.
