UK
September 1955- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7ER 5045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TBA 17-3N R RT ISide A, runout, stamped
7TBA 18-1N G RT ISide B, runout, stamped
7TBA17Side A, label
7TBA18Side B, label
Giacomo Puccini"Madama Butterfly"
Vinyl pressings
"Madama Butterfly"
by Giacomo Puccini · 1955
11 pressings6 countriesClassical
"Madama Butterfly" was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 1955, 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | His Master's Voice 7ER 5045First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7E MQ 132 / La Voce Del Padrone 7E - MQ 1327", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7ERL 10877", EP | 7", EP |
| 1958 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7ERL 1.087 / La Voz De Su Amo 7ERL 10877", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7ERL 1.087 / La Voz De Su Amo 7ERL 10877", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice 7ER 50457", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | His Master's Voice 7ER 50457" | 7" |
| ? | New Zealand | His Master's Voice 7ERM.5073 / His Master's Voice 7ERM 50737", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7ER 50457", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7ER. 50737", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7ER 50457", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- "Madama Butterfly" (Illica & Giocosa)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Madama Butterfly" are there?
11 vinyl pressings of "Madama Butterfly" are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 1958.
When was "Madama Butterfly" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice 7ER 5045, released September 1955.
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 7ER 5045) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TBA 17-3N R RT I and 7TBA 18-1N G RT I. 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.
