US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records FLY-3105
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Yellow Clear, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
S-6967Side 1 Label
S-6968Side 2 Label
MCA-1929Side 1 Label
MCA-1859Side 2 Label
Tuxedo JunctionTuxedo Junction II - Take The A Train
Vinyl pressings
Tuxedo Junction II - Take The A Train
by Tuxedo Junction · 1979
15 pressings11 countriesBig BandDiscoSwingJazz
Tuxedo Junction II - Take The A Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Tuxedo Junction II - Take The A Train
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records FLY-3105
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1858 AZCB ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side A, Etched/Stamped
MCA 1859 ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side B, Etched/Stamped
MCA 1858Label Side A
MCA 1859Label Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records FLY-3105
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1858 AZCB ✧-P-✧Runout Side A
MCA 1859 ✧-P-✧Runout Side B
MCA 1858Label Side A
MCA 1859Label Side B
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records L 37079Butterfly Records FLY 3105
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX-55201 W2BSide A runout
SMX-55202 W2BSide B runout
SMX-55201Side A label
SMX-55202Side B label
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tapecar 604.7020Som Livre 604.7020
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records FLY 3105Butterfly Records FLY-3105
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
FLY-3105-ASide A label
FLY-3105-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Butterfly Records L 37079 / Butterfly Records FLY 3105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Tapecar 604.7020 / Som Livre 604.7020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Butterfly Records FLY 3105 / Butterfly Records FLY-3105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Metronome 0060.246First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Derby DBR 20153First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Butterfly Records GP-757First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Butterfly Records GP-757First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-1101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Butterfly Records FLY-3105First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | US | Butterfly Records FLY-3105LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1979 | US | Butterfly Records FLY-3105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Butterfly Records FLY-3105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Butterfly Records LPBR-021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Butterfly Records SPL1-7827 / RCA Victor SPL1-7827LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | Butterfly Records FLY-3105 / Boni Discos BONI-33176LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Toot Toot Tootsie Goodbye4:58
- A2That Old Black Magic6:07
- A3Take The 'A' Train5:46
- A4You Gotta Be A Football Hero5:01
- B1Begin The Beguine6:14
- B2Night In Tunisia5:59
- B3Stardust6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tuxedo Junction II - Take The A Train are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Tuxedo Junction II - Take The A Train are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Tuxedo Junction II - Take The A Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Butterfly Records FLY-3105.
How do I tell if my copy of Tuxedo Junction II - Take The A Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FLY-3105, L 37079, 604.7020, FLY 3105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-6967 and S-6968. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tuxedo Junction II - Take The A Train 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.
