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Vinyl pressings

Madama Butterfly

by Giacomo Puccini · 1939

21 pressings6 countriesOperaClassicalClassical

Madama Butterfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1939. 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 Madama Butterfly

1 pressing came out in 1939, 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 21 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1930s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1939ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone DB 3866First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPMShellac, 12", 78 RPM
1940s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1943ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone DB 3859 / La Voce Del Padrone DB 3860Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, ReissueShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Reissue
1950s3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1952CanadaRCA Victor Red Seal LCT-6006 / RCA Victor Red Seal LCT 6006LP, Deluxe Edition, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Deluxe Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono
1952USRCA Victor Red Seal LCT-6006 / RCA Victor Red Seal LCT 6006LP, Deluxe Edition, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Deluxe Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono
1956ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone QALP 10048/49LP, Album, Box SetLP, Album, Box Set
1960s3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1960USAngel Records GRB 4000LP, Album, Box SetLP, Album, Box Set
1962ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone QSO. 29/30LP, AlbumLP, Album
1966ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone QSO. 29/30LP, AlbumLP, Album
Year unknown13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?FranceLa Voix De Son Maître FALP 50035LPLP
?FranceLa Voix De Son Maître FJLP 5020 / La Voix De Son Maître FJLP 5021LP, Box Set, AlbumLP, Box Set, Album
?ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone DB 3870Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, ReissueShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue
?ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone 3 C 153-00669/70LP, Stereo, Box SetLP, Stereo, Box Set
?ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone DB 3866Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, RepressShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Reissue, Repress
?South AfricaHis Master's Voice JALP 1659 / His Master's Voice JALP 1660LP, AlbumLP, Album
?UKHis Master's Voice ALP 1659 / His Master's Voice ALP 1660LPLP
?UKHis Master's Voice D.B.8717 - 8732Shellac, 12", 78 RPMShellac, 12", 78 RPM
?UKHis Master's Voice D.B. 3864Shellac, 12", 78 RPMShellac, 12", 78 RPM
?USSeraphim IB-6059LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono
?USSeraphim IB-6059LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono
?USSeraphim IB-6059LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono
?USSeraphim IB-6059LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · MonoLP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono

Tracklist

  1. A1E Soffitto E Pareti
  2. A2Qui Verran
  3. B1Ed È Bella La Sposa
  4. B2Ecco! Son Giunte Al Sommo
  5. C1Gran ventura
  6. C2Che Burletta La Sfilata
  7. D1Lo Zio Bonzo Nol Sa
  8. D2Cio Cio San! Cio Cio San!
  9. E1Viene La Sera
  10. E2Bimba Dagli Occhi Pieni Di Malia
  11. F1Vogliatemi Bene
  12. F2Io T'ho Ghermita
  13. G1E Izaghi E Izanami
  14. G2Perchè Con Tante Cure?
  15. H1Un Bel Dì Vedremo
  16. H2C'è.. Entrate
  17. I1Ah Si, Goro
  18. I2Addio Vi Lascio Il Cuore Pieno dD Cordoglio
  19. J1Due Cose Potrei Fare
  20. J2Che Tua Madre
  21. K1Vespa! Rospo Maledetto
  22. K2Scuoti Quella Fronda
  23. L1Gettiamo A Mani Piene
  24. L2Nello Shosi Faremo Tre Forellini
  25. M1Intermezzo Parte 1^
  26. M2Intermezzo Parte 2^
  27. N1Già Il Sole
  28. N2Io So Che Alle Tue Pene
  29. O1Addio Fiorito Asil
  30. O2Tu Suzuki Che Sei Tanto Buona
  31. P1A Lui Debbo Obbedir
  32. P2Tu tu piccolo Iddio

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Madama Butterfly are there?

21 vinyl pressings of Madama Butterfly are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1939 and 1966.

When was Madama Butterfly first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1939, in Italy. One of them is La Voce Del Padrone DB 3866.

How do I tell if my copy of Madama Butterfly is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 3866) 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 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.

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