Italy
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2638Decca LXT 2639
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Giacomo PucciniMadama Butterfly
Vinyl pressings
Madama Butterfly
by Giacomo Puccini · 1951
23 pressings11 countriesRomanticClassical
Madama Butterfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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
3 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 3 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.
South Africa
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2638 / 9 / 40
- Format
- LP, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition
Spain
1951- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2638
- Format
- LP, Box Set
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Italy | Decca LXT 2638 / Decca LXT 2639First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1951 | South Africa | Decca LXT 2638 / 9 / 40First yearLP, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition | LP, Deluxe Edition, Special Edition |
| 1951 | Spain | Decca LXT 2638First yearLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1952 | UK | Decca LXT 2638-40LP | LP |
| 1952 | US | London Records LLA-8LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1952 | US | London Records LLPA 8LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Italy | Ace Of Clubs ACL-I 59/61 / Decca ACL-I 59/61LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1959 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 59 / Ace Of Clubs ACL 60LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 59 / Ace Of Clubs ACL 60LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Decca ECSI 201/03 - ECS-I 201/03 / Eclipse ECSI 201/03 - ECS-I 201/03LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | London Records 7035LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Richmond RS 63001LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | France | Decca LXT 2638/39/40LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Ariola Eurodisc GmbH 70682 XRLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Ace Of Clubs ACLI 59/61LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca DAX 195012/14LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 2639LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records A 4306LP, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Box Set, Reissue |
| ? | US | Richmond RS 63001LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records XLLA8LP, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Box Set |
| ? | US | London Records XLLA 8 / London Records X LLPA 8LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| ? | US | Richmond RS 63001LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LP-DC-V-163/164/165 / Decca LP-DC-V-163/164/165LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- Act 1 (Disc 1, Side 1)
- A.aE Soffitto E Pareti
- A.bQui Verran
- A.cEd. E Bella La Sposa?
- A.dEco! Son Giunte Al Sommo
- A.eGran Ventura
- A.fChe Burletta La Sfilata
- Act 1 - Conclusion (Disc 2, Side 1)
- C.aLo Seguo Il Mio Destino
- C.bO Kami! O Kami!
- C.cViene La Sera
- C.dBimba Dagli Occhi Pieni Di Malia
- C.eVogliatemi Bene
- C.fLo T'ho Ghermita
- Act 2 - Scene 1 (Disc 3, Side 1)
- E.aE Izaghi Ed Izanami
- E.bPerche Con Tante Cure
- E.cUn Bel De Vedremo C'e Entrate
- E.dGoro, Appena F. B. Pinkerton
- E.eVi Lascio Il Cuor
- Act 2 - Scene 1 - Concl. (Disc 3, Side 2)
- F.aDue Cosi Potrei Far
- F.bChe Tua Madre
- F.cVespa! Rospo Maledetto
- F.dScuoti Quela Fronda
- F.eGettiamo A Mani Piende
- F.fNello Shosi
- Act 2 - Scene 2 - Part 1 (Disc 2, Side 2)
- D.aIntermezzo
- D.bGia Il Sole!
- D.cLo So Che Alle Sue Penne
- Act 2 - Scene 2 - Concl. (Disc 1, Side 2)
- B.aAddio Fiorito Asie
- B.bTu Suzuld, Che Sei Tanto Buona
- B.cA Lui Lo Potro
- B.dTu? Tu? Piccolo Iddio!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Madama Butterfly are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Madama Butterfly are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1951 and 1971.
When was Madama Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in Italy, South Africa, Spain. One of them is Decca LXT 2638.
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 LXT 2638, LXT 2638 / 9 / 40) 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.
