US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 869
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP37779-1A ☆Side A runout
XLP377780-1D ._. ☆Side B runout
(X"Lp" 37779)Side A label
(X"Lp" 37780)Side B label
Giacomo PucciniMadame Butterfly
Vinyl pressings
Madame Butterfly
by Giacomo Puccini · 1956
21 pressings10 countriesOperaClassical
Madame Butterfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Madame Butterfly
3 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 869
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
x"Lp" 37779Label Side A
x"Lp" 37780Label Side B
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 869
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Columbia CL 869First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | Columbia CL 869First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 869First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | Philips P 07.266 LLP | LP |
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Columbia CS 8587LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8587LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1787LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8587LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia PRL 5037LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1787LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8587 / Columbia Special Products CSP 8587LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8587LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Columbia Masterworks 4172 / Columbia Masterworks 4.172LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | CBS KLLS 1738LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | Columbia LPCB32109 / Columbia LPCB 32109LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Costa Rica | CBS Masterworks ML 9078LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips S 04627 LLP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips S 04627 LLP | LP |
| ? | New Zealand | Coronet KLL 518LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | CBS Masterworks ALD 6096LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 869LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- Madame Butterfly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Madame Butterfly are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Madame Butterfly are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1956 and 1962.
When was Madame Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 869.
How do I tell if my copy of Madame Butterfly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 869) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP37779-1A ☆ and XLP377780-1D ._. ☆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Madame 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.
