UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15194
- Format
- 7", Single
Kay StarrFoolin' Around
Vinyl pressings
Foolin' Around
by Kay Starr · 1961
11 pressings8 countriesVocalSwingJazzPop
Foolin' Around was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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
9 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL15194
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4542
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-35459-N5 ⌂
45-35340-N1 ⌂
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4542
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4542
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-35459-D2 [1 ✲] #4542Runout Side A, etched [stamped]
45-35340-D2 [1 ✲] #4542Runout Side B, etched [stamped]
45-35459Label Side A
45-35340Label Side B
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-1439
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1439First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Capitol Records 4542First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Finland | Capitol Records F 4542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Ireland | Capitol Records 45-CL(I) 15194First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1961 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15194First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL15194First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records 4542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records 4542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Capitol Records 4542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 21 8117", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records f 45427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFoolin' Around
- BKay's Lament
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Foolin' Around are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Foolin' Around are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Foolin' Around first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 45-CL 15194.
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 45-CL 15194, 45-CL15194, 4542, CP-1439) 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.
