US
July 1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YW25102A Side Label
YW25101B Side Label
Patti PageThree Fools / The Boys' Night Out
Vinyl pressings
Three Fools / The Boys' Night Out
by Patti Page · 1962
10 pressings7 countriesThemeVocalPopFolk
Three Fools / The Boys' Night Out 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 Three Fools / The Boys' Night Out
8 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YW 25102 1 [TF SI]Runout, side A, stamped, except [etched]
YW 25101 5 [TFS]Runout, side B, stamped, except [etched]
YW25102Side A Label
YW25101Side B Label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YW 25101 5 FA-Side Runout Etching
YW 25102 2 FB-Side Runout Etching
YW25101A-Side Label
YW25102B-Side Label
Netherlands
October 1, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 127 049 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6 AA 127049 1F 1 670 1Side A
6 AA 127049 2F 1 670 1Side B
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Esquire Mercury 45475
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW25101 45475-AA side matrix
YW25102 45475-BB side matrix
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Esquire Mercury 45475
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 25101 45475-A.A runout
YW 25102 45475-B.B runout
45475-A YW25101A label
45475-B YW25102B label
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45475First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45475First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Denmark | Mercury 127 049 MCF / Mercury MCF 127 049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Norway | Mercury 127 049 MCFFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1962 | US | Mercury 72013First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury 72013First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Mercury 72013First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Mercury 127 049 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury 72013X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Mercury PRA 0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThree Fools2:10
- BThe Boys' Night Out1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three Fools / The Boys' Night Out are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Three Fools / The Boys' Night Out are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Three Fools / The Boys' Night Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Netherlands, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is Mercury 72013, released July 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Three Fools / The Boys' Night Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72013, 127 049 MCF, 45475) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW25102 and YW25101. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Three Fools / The Boys' Night Out 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.
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