US
November 19, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45982
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
Bob DylanA Fool Such As I
Vinyl pressings
A Fool Such As I
by Bob Dylan · 1973
28 pressings16 countriesVocalPopFolkWorld
A Fool Such As I was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 A Fool Such As I
14 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 7 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
November 19, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45982
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS159122-1A •PRunout A Stamped
ZSS159123-1B •PRunout B Stamped
ZSS 159122Label A
ZSS 159123Label B
US
November 19, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45982
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 159122Label A
ZSS 159123Label B
US
November 19, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45982
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45982
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JZSP159121-1BMono Side Runout
ZSS159122-1BStereo Side Runout
JZSP 159121Mono Side Label
JZSS 159122Stereo Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45982
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 159121-1BMono Side Label
JZSS 159122-1BStereo Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | CBS CBS 2006First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Greece | CBS 301415First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461497First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Sweden | CBS CBS 2006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S CBS 2006First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S CBS 2006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S CBS 2006First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45982First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45982First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | Australia | CBS BA-222032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45982First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45982First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45982First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45982First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | CBS CBS 2006 / CBS 4-459827", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AA Fool Such As I2:38
- BLily Of The West3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Fool Such As I are there?
28 vinyl pressings of A Fool Such As I are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was A Fool Such As I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Columbia 4-45982, released November 19, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of A Fool Such As I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-45982, S CBS 2006, BA-222032, CBS 2006) 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 A Fool Such As I 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.
