BUTTERFLY (CHS prefix)
American, based in Los
Angeles. Butterfly was founded by A. J. Cervantes in 1977 and seems to
have expired in the very early '80s. It is reported to have concentrated
on Disco music. It was moderately prolific in its homeland but it only
managed three releases over here: 'One More Minute' b/w 'Je T'Aime' by St.
Tropez (CHS-2331; 7/79) was the sole 7". A double album by the same band,
'Belle De Jour' (CDL-1242; 1979) and a 12" single by Destination, 'Move On
Up' (CHS-12-2409; 3/80) were the other two issues. 'One More Minute' was
also available in 12" form (CHS-12-2331). The label was handled by
Chrisalis, appropriately enough; manufacture and distribution were by
Phonodisc. The only other Butterfly single to come out over here was
licensed to Ember and appeared on that label: it was Bob McGilpin's 'Superstar'
(EMBS-365 / EMBSL-365; 1/79). Thanks to Sam Mauger for bringing the label
to my attention and for providing the scan.
Copyright 2014 Robert Lyons.