US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6162Polydor 2391 373
- Format
- LP, Album · Misprint
Vinyl pressings
Hot Butterfly
by Gregg Diamond · 1978
20 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Hot Butterfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Hot Butterfly
16 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6162Polydor 2391 373
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6162-AS-NAMI RE #2 J.G. MASTERDISKRunout, Side A
PD-1-6162-BS-NAMI RE #2 J.GRunout, Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6162Polydor 2391-373
- Format
- LP, Album · GRT Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6162-AS-GRT J.G.Side One
PD-1-6162-BS-GRT J.G.Side One
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6162Polydor 2931 373
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6162Polydor 2391 373
- Format
- LP, Album · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6-162-AS-PW J.G. MASTERDISK (PR)Runout Side A
PD-1-6-162-BS-PW J.G. MASTERDISK (PR)Runout Side B
PD-1-6-162-ASLabel Side A
PD-1-6-162-BSLabel Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6162
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
p PD-1-6162-AS-CP-1 J.G. MASTERDISK A5A-Side Runout Etching
p PD-1-6162-BS-CP-1 J.G. MASTERDISK 3AB-Side Runout Etching
PD-1-6162 AA-Side Label
PD-1-6162 BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6162First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Polydor 2391 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Polydor 2391 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | Polydor PD-1-6162 / Polydor 2391 373First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Polydor 23 91 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2391 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2391 373 / Polydor PD-1-6162First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6162 / Polydor 2391 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6162 / Polydor 2391 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6162 / Polydor 2931 373LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6162 / Polydor 2391-373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6162First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6162 / Polydor 2931 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6162 / Polydor 2391 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hot Butterfly5:18
- A2Chains6:21
- A3When The Shit Hits The Fan (Rocket Pocket)5:24
- B1Paradise5:15
- B2Cream (Always Rises To The Top)6:35
- B3Fess Up To The Boogie5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Butterfly are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Hot Butterfly are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Hot Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6162.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Butterfly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6162, 2391 373, MPF 1206, 23 91 373) 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 Hot 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.
