US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LM-6121
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
Giacomo PucciniMadama Butterfly
Vinyl pressings
Madama Butterfly
by Giacomo Puccini · 1955
14 pressings7 countriesOperaClassical
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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor LM-6121First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1958 | Argentina | Angel Records LPC-11677/9LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1958 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo LALP 236/8LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1959 | Canada | Capitol-EMI GCR-7137LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | World Record Club SOC 161 / World Record Club SOC 161LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition |
| 1964 | UK | World Record Club OC 161-2-3LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club OE 70/1/2 / World Record Club OE-70LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo LALP 236/8LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Box Set |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C153-01587/89LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice ALP 1215/6/7LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QALP 1008LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ALP 1215/6/7LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | UK | Angel Records AHA. 30/29/28LP, Album, LP | LP, Album, LP |
| ? | US | Seraphim IC-6090LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- Madama Butterfly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Madama Butterfly are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Madama Butterfly are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1975.
When was Madama Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is RCA Victor LM-6121.
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 LM-6121) 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.
