UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 10877
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-22898-T2-1CRunout, A side
DRF-23171-T1-3CRunout, B side
DRX.22655Label, A side
DRX.22533Label, B side
Tommy Steele And The SteelmenButterfingers / Cannibal Pot
Vinyl pressings
Butterfingers / Cannibal Pot
by Tommy Steele And The Steelmen · 1957
14 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRockStage & Screen
Butterfingers / Cannibal Pot was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Butterfingers / Cannibal Pot
6 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-Y6901
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 DRX 22898Runout, A side
45 DRX 23171Runout, B side
7XDEC95Runout, A side
7XDEC96Runout, B side
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y6901
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRX 22898Runout Side A (Etched)
DRX 23171Runout Side B (Etched)
DEC95Runout Side A (Etched)
DEC96Runout Side B (Etched)
Denmark
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 10877
- Format
- 7"
Italy
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 10877
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF-22898-T2-1CRunout area Side A
DRF-23171-T1-3CRunout area Side B
Norway
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 10877
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-22898-T2-1CRunout, A side
DRF-23171-T1-3CRunout, B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Decca 45-Y6901First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Australia | Decca Y6901First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Denmark | Decca F 10877First year7" | 7" |
| 1957 | Italy | Decca 45-F 10877First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Norway | Decca 45-F 10877First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Decca 45-F 10877First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Germany | Decca D 18 6327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Decca F.10877Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Decca F.10877Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Decca F.10877Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Decca F.10877Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Decca F.10877Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Decca NF 10877Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Yugoslavia | Decca S-DC-8057 / Jugoton S-DC-80577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AButterfingers
- BCannibal Pot
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Butterfingers / Cannibal Pot are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Butterfingers / Cannibal Pot are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Butterfingers / Cannibal Pot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, Australia, Denmark, Italy and more. One of them is Decca 45-F 10877.
How do I tell if my copy of Butterfingers / Cannibal Pot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F 10877, 45-Y6901, Y6901, F 10877) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRF-22898-T2-1C and DRF-23171-T1-3C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Butterfingers / Cannibal Pot 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.
