Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records K13001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
Tuxedo JunctionChattanooga Choo Choo
Vinyl pressings
Chattanooga Choo Choo
by Tuxedo Junction · 1977
20 pressings12 countriesBig BandLatinDiscoJazz
Chattanooga Choo Choo 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 Chattanooga Choo Choo
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Butterfly Records K13001First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | Australia | Butterfly Records K72097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Butterfly Records CM-12057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | El Salvador | Butterfly Records BF-6017" | 7" |
| 1978 | France | EMI 2C 008-610417" | 7" |
| 1978 | Germany | EMI 1 C 006-60 627 / Butterfly Records 1 C 006-60 6277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 100567", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Butterfly Records CM-1457" | 7" |
| 1978 | Japan | Butterfly Records CM-1457", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Mexico | Gamma G-19787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Papillon PLS 150837", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | South Africa | Butterfly Records PD 15897", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Spain | Butterfly Records 45-1702 / Hispavox 45-1702 (SN)7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Butterfly Records 45-1702 / Hispavox 45-1702 (SN)7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Butterfly Records CM 12057", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AChattanooga Choo Choo3:33
- BI Didn't Know About You3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chattanooga Choo Choo are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Chattanooga Choo Choo are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Chattanooga Choo Choo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Australia. One of them is Butterfly Records K13001.
How do I tell if my copy of Chattanooga Choo Choo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K13001) 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 Chattanooga Choo Choo 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.
