UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Saga XID 5172Saga XID STXID 5172
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Giacomo PucciniMadama Butterfly
Vinyl pressings
Madama Butterfly
by Giacomo Puccini · 1963
11 pressings4 countriesOperaRomanticClassical
Madama Butterfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 1963, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | New Zealand | World Record Club TZ 181 / World Record Club TZ.181LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1962 | Australia | World Record Club TW-115LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1963 | UK | Saga XID 5172 / Saga XID STXID 5172First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | Saga XID 5172LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Saga XID 5172LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Summit SUM 1082LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | World Record Club TP 147 / World Record Club TP. 147LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5172LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5172LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Saga XID 5172LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Saga SAGA 5172LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Madama Butterfly
- Act 1
- Act 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Madama Butterfly are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Madama Butterfly are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1977.
When was Madama Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK. One of them is Saga XID 5172.
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 XID 5172) 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.
