UK
October 1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS.27001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
RS27001A-1 ▲GA-Side Runout Groove
RS27001B-1 ▲GB-Side Runout Groove
RS.27001-ASide A, label
RS.27001-BSide B, label
FamilyNo Mule's Fool
Vinyl pressings
No Mule's Fool
by Family · 1969
13 pressings9 countriesProg RockRock
No Mule's Fool was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 No Mule's Fool
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
October 1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS.27001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knock out centre
- Runout / matrix
RS27001A-1 ▲GA-Side Runout Groove
RS27001B-1 ▲GB-Side Runout Groove
RS.27001-ASide A, label
RS.27001-BSide B, label
UK
October 17, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS.27001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
RS27001A-1 ▲GA-Side Runout Groove
RS27001B-1 ▲GB-Side Runout Groove
RS.27001-ASide A, label
RS.27001-BSide B, label
UK
October 3, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS.27001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
RS27001A-1 ▲GSide [A]
RS27001B-1 ▲GSide [B]
Ireland
October 1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS.27001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Nigeria
October 1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips RS.27001
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Netherlands | Reprise Records RS 27001 / Reprise Records R 27001First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RO.27001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Ireland | Reprise Records RS.27001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Nigeria | Philips RS.27001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Reprise Records RS.27001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Reprise Records RS.27001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Reprise Records RS.27001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Reprise Records RS.27001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Reprise Records RA 27 0017", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records 08817", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Reprise Records RV. 20229Single, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records RA 27 001Single, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Lebanon | Reprise Records 08817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANo Mule's Fool
- BGood Friend Of Mine
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Mule's Fool are there?
13 vinyl pressings of No Mule's Fool are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was No Mule's Fool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Ireland, Nigeria, Netherlands and more. One of them is Reprise Records RS.27001, released October 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of No Mule's Fool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS.27001, RS 27001, RO.27001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS27001A-1 ▲G and RS27001B-1 ▲G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Mule's Fool 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.
