Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6155 051
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Frankie MillerA Fool In Love / I Know Why The Sun Don't Shine
Vinyl pressings
A Fool In Love / I Know Why The Sun Don't Shine
by Frankie Miller · 1975
10 pressings7 countriesBlues RockClassic RockRockBlues
A Fool In Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 In Love
9 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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
September 26, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2074 A-2UA-side runout, stamped
CHS 2074 B-2UB-side runout, stamped
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2074 A-2UA-side runout, stamped
CHS 2074 B-2UB-side runout, stamped
CHS 2074-AA-side label
CHS 2074-BB-side label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CRS 2108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CRS 2108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Chrysalis K-6147First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | Chrysalis CHA 136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Chrysalis 6155 051First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | Chrysalis CHN 2074First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Chrysalis CRS 2108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Chrysalis CRS 2108First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Poland | Tonpress S-637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AA Fool In Love3:03
- BI Know Why The Sun Don't Shine4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Fool In Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Fool In Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was A Fool In Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Chrysalis 6155 051.
How do I tell if my copy of A Fool In Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6155 051, CHS 2074, CRS 2108, K-6147) 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 In Love 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.
