US
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7075
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CTI-7075-A* IS 87736 • A • 7 MASTERDISKSide A runout
87736B-5 A IS• MASTERDISKSide B runout
Jeremy SteigFirefly
Vinyl pressings
Firefly
by Jeremy Steig · 1977
13 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkJazz
Firefly was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Firefly
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7075
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P 87736-A2 MASTERDISKRunout side A, variant 1
P 87736-B2 MASTERDISKRunout side B, variant 1
P 87736-A1 MASTERDISKRunout side A, variant 2
P 87736-B1 MASTERDISKRunout side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7075
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 RVG-87736-A3 MASTERDISK CTH BRunout side 1
T1 RVG-87736-B3 MASTERDISK CTH ARunout side 2
87736 ALabel side 1
87736 BLabel side 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7075
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
87736-A2 MASTERDISK
87736-B2 MASTERDISK
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7075
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CTI 7075 A//1▽420 03 1 1 4A-side runout
CTI 7075 B//1▽420 03 1 1 4B-side runout
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7075
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 7075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | CTI Records CTI 7075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | CTI Records 63.021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | CTI Records GP 3117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | CTI Records GP 3117First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | CTI Records CTI 7075First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7075First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7075First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | CTI Records CTI 7075 / CTI Records 3-42-404-029LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | CTI Records CTI 7075LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CTI Records CTI 7075LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Firefly11:55
- A2Living Inside Your Love5:28
- B1Everything Is Coming To The Light2:58
- B2Hop Scotch7:25
- B3Sweet Hour Of Prayer2:01
- B4Grasshopper5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Firefly are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Firefly are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1980.
When was Firefly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is CTI Records CTI 7075.
How do I tell if my copy of Firefly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTI 7075, 63.021, GP 3117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CTI-7075-A* IS 87736 • A • 7 MASTERDISK and 87736B-5 A IS• MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Firefly 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.