US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records MCA-347MCA Records MCA-347
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Press
- Runout / matrix
MCA-186-W2- ◈-P-◈Runout A
MCA-187-W2- ◈-P-◈Runout B
MCA186Label A
MCA187Label B
Mary McCrearyButterflies In Heaven
Vinyl pressings
Butterflies In Heaven
by Mary McCreary · 1973
11 pressings7 countriesGospelRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Butterflies In Heaven was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Butterflies In Heaven
8 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records MCA 347MCA Records MCA-347
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Press
- Runout / matrix
MCA-186-W1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout A
MCA-187-W1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout B
(MCA 186)Label side A
(MCA 187)*Label side B
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records SHE 728
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records L-35,621
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-347
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records RJ-5110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Shelter Records SHE 728First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Australia | Shelter Records L-35,621First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-347First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Shelter Records RJ-5110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Philips 6369 117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Philips 6369 117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records MCA-347 / MCA Records MCA-347First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records MCA 347 / MCA Records MCA-347First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Shelter Records L 35621LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Shelter Records LP-0113 / Mediterraneo LP-0113LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Shelter Records SR-52026 / ABC Records SR-52026LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My Soul Is Satisfied4:42
- A2Can You Catch Me2:00
- A3Jessie And Bessie2:14
- A4God Is Always Near3:36
- A5Evil Woman2:53
- B1Butterflies In Heaven2:22
- B2Rudi Poot3:13
- B3My Love Is Real2:22
- B4Mirror4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Butterflies In Heaven are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Butterflies In Heaven are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1977.
When was Butterflies In Heaven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Shelter Records MCA-347.
How do I tell if my copy of Butterflies In Heaven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-347, MCA 347, SHE 728, L-35,621) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-186-W2- ◈-P-◈ and MCA-187-W2- ◈-P-◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Butterflies In Heaven 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.