US
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Johnny HallydayShake The Hand Of A Fool / Hold Back The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Shake The Hand Of A Fool / Hold Back The Sun
by Johnny Hallyday · 1962
14 pressings9 countriesRockabillyPop RockRockPop
Shake The Hand Of A Fool was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Shake The Hand Of A Fool
10 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PHW 24113 1A R RA side run-out stamped
PHW 24115 2 R R A1B side run-out stamped
PHW-24113A side center label
PHW-24115B side center label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 304 000 BFPhilips PB 1238
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
March 1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 304 000 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 3-prong
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Philips 40014XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Denmark | Philips 304 000 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Germany | Philips 304 000 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Norway | Philips 304 000 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Philips 304 000 BF / Philips PB 1238First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Philips 40014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Philips 40014First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Philips 304 000 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Philips 40014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Philips 40014First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | France | Cat Records CAT 0197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2017 | France | Cat Records CAT 0197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Philips B 304 000 F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 304 000 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AShake The Hand Of A Fool2:43
- BHold Back The Sun2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shake The Hand Of A Fool are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Shake The Hand Of A Fool are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1962 and 2017.
When was Shake The Hand Of A Fool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Netherlands, Canada and more. One of them is Philips 40014, released March 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Shake The Hand Of A Fool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40014, 304 000 BF, 40014X) 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 Shake The Hand Of A 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.
