UK
February 1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5384Decca LXT.5384
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL 1331RSide A
ARL 1332RSide B
Giacomo PucciniHighlights From Madama Butterfly
Vinyl pressings
Highlights From Madama Butterfly
by Giacomo Puccini · 1958
25 pressings10 countriesOperaClassical
Highlights From Madama Butterfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Highlights From Madama Butterfly
1 pressing came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | Decca LXT 5384 / Decca LXT.5384First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Decca LXT 5384LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1961 | Canada | London Records R23036LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | London Records R 23036LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Spain | Ace Of Clubs ACL 130 / Ace Of Clubs ACL. 130LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 130 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.130LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | London Records R23036LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | London Records R23036LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Eclipse ECM 526LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Decca ECS 526 / Eclipse ECS 526LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca ECSI 526 / Eclipse ECSI 526LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Decca ECS 526 / Eclipse ECS 526LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Uruguay | London Records 772 - 526 / London Records 772-526LP | LP |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Decca LXT 5384LP | LP |
| ? | Australia | Decca LXTA - 5384 / Decca LXTA 5384LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca BLK 16096LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca DDX 190 018LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Decca LT 5384LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | London Records LL.650LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | London Records LL.650LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 130 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.130LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 5384 / Decca LXT.5384LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 650 / London Records LL.650LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL.650LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 650 / London Records LL.650LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Highlights From "Madama Butterfly"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Highlights From Madama Butterfly are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Highlights From Madama Butterfly are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1958 and 1978.
When was Highlights From Madama Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK. One of them is Decca LXT 5384, released February 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Highlights From Madama Butterfly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5384) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL 1331R and ARL 1332R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Highlights From Madama 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.
