Europe
1997- Label and catalog number
- Columbia COL 488537 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Mariah CareyButterfly
Vinyl pressings
Butterfly
by Mariah Carey · 1997
11 pressings2 countriesContemporary R&BBalladGarage HouseElectronic
Butterfly was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Butterfly
1 pressing came out in 1997, 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.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Europe | Columbia COL 488537 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Columbia 88985456301 / Legacy 88985456301LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2017 | Europe | Columbia 88985456301 / Legacy 88985456301LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2017 | Europe | Columbia 88985456301 / Legacy 88985456301LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2017 | US | Columbia 88985456301LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Columbia 19439776411 / Legacy 19439776411LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2020 | US | Columbia 19439776411 / Legacy 19439776411LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2020 | US | Columbia 19439776411 / Legacy 19439776411LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Columbia 19658701271 / Legacy 19658701271LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Columbia 19658701261 / Legacy 19658701261Box Set, Album, Club Edition, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | Box Set, Album, Club Edition, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Columbia 19658701261 / Legacy 19658701261Box Set, Album, Club Edition, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Club edition | Box Set, Album, Club Edition, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Honey5:01
- A2Butterfly4:35
- A3My All3:52
- A4The Roof5:14
- A5Fourth Of July4:22
- A6Breakdown4:44
- B1Babydoll5:07
- B2Close My Eyes4:21
- B3Whenever You Call4:21
- B4Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise)3:49
- B5The Beautiful Ones6:59
- B6Outside4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Butterfly are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Butterfly are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1997 and 2023.
When was Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Europe. One of them is Columbia COL 488537 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Butterfly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COL 488537 1) 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 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.
