Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records 1C 006-61 645EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 645
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Tuxedo JunctionMoonlight Serenade / Volga Boatman
Vinyl pressings
Moonlight Serenade / Volga Boatman
by Tuxedo Junction · 1978
10 pressings8 countriesBig BandJazz
Moonlight Serenade / Volga Boatman 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 Moonlight Serenade / Volga Boatman
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records CM-1210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Transparent
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records CM-1210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CM-1210-AS AZ CB/2Side A runout area
CM-1210-BS AZ CB/1Side B runout area
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records CM-1210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Yellow
Japan
October 1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records CM-167
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records K7244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Butterfly Records K7244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Butterfly Records CM-1210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Butterfly Records 1C 006-61 645 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 645First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 10135First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Papillon PBS 15105First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 7244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Butterfly Records CM-1210First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Butterfly Records CM-1210First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Butterfly Records CM-1210First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Japan | Butterfly Records CM-167First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMoonlight Serenade2:42
- BVolga Boatman2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moonlight Serenade / Volga Boatman are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Moonlight Serenade / Volga Boatman are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Moonlight Serenade / Volga Boatman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Butterfly Records 1C 006-61 645.
How do I tell if my copy of Moonlight Serenade / Volga Boatman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-61 645, CM-1210, CM-167, K7244) 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 Moonlight Serenade / Volga Boatman 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.
