UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EA-ST 11874Capitol Records 0C 064 85 755
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Madam Butterfly
by Tavares · 1978
20 pressings18 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Madam 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 Madam Butterfly
1 pressing came out in 1978, 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
All 20 pressings from the 1970s
Tracklist
- A1Straight From Your Heart4:19
- A2Games, Games4:24
- A3Madam Butterfly4:27
- A4Let Me Heal The Bruises4:32
- B1Never Had A Love Like This Before4:32
- B2One Telephone Call Away4:26
- B3My Love Calls5:05
- B4Positive Forces2:55
- B5I'm Back For More2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Madam Butterfly are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Madam Butterfly are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Madam Butterfly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK. One of them is Capitol Records EA-ST 11874.
How do I tell if my copy of Madam Butterfly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EA-ST 11874) 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 Madam 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.
