US
1967- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records LP-128
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Foolin' Around
by Chris Montez · 1967
16 pressings10 countriesJazzPop
Foolin' Around was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Foolin' Around
14 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 10 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4128A&M Records SP 4128
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4128A&M Records SP 4128
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP-4155 (MR) △10725Side A etched [(MR) stamped]
SP-4156 (MR) △10725-XSide B etched [(MR) stamped]
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4128A&M Records SP 4128
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP-4155 (MR) △10725Side A etched [(MR) stamped]
SP-4156 (MR) △10725-XSide B etched [(MR) stamped]
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records LP-128
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SP-4155 MR Δ10725Side A Runout
SP-4156 MR Δ10725-XSide B Runout
(LP-155)Side A Label
(LP-156)Side B Label
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AML 906
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AML 906A -1*M
AML 906B -1*M
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Argentina | Producciones Fermata LF 135First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Australia | A&M Records LP-128First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Brazil | Fermata FB-191First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | A&M Records LP-128First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | A&M Records SAMX 340.538First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | A&M Records 212004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Italy | A&M Records SP 4128First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | UK | A&M Records AML 906First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | A&M Records LP-128First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | A&M Records SP-4128 / A&M Records SP 4128First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | A&M Records LP-128First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | A&M Records SP-4128 / A&M Records SP 4128First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | A&M Records SP-4128 / A&M Records SP 4128First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Venezuela | Fermata LP-7245 / A&M Records LP-7245First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Calendar Records SR66-9,688 / Calendar Records SR66-9688LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 4128 / A&M Records SP-4128LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Foolin' Around2:15
- A2On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)2:26
- A3The End Of A Love Affair2:28
- A4Once I Loved (O Amor Em Paz)3:00
- A5Girl Talk2:42
- A6Because Of You2:30
- B1I'm Glad There Is You (In This World Of Ordinary People)2:49
- B2Once In A While2:08
- B3Dindi (Jin-jee)3:05
- B4A Taste Of Honey2:12
- B5I Didn't Know What Time It Was2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Foolin' Around are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Foolin' Around are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Foolin' Around first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records LP-128.
How do I tell if my copy of Foolin' Around is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-128, SP-4128, AML 906, FB-191) 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 Foolin' Around 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.
