Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 17 453 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
17453 A-1/76SSide A, Stamped
17453 B-1/76SSide B, Stamped
Paul WilliamsBugsy Malone / Ordinary Fool
Vinyl pressings
Bugsy Malone / Ordinary Fool
by Paul Williams · 1976
10 pressings8 countriesMusicalJazzFunk / SoulStage & Screen
Bugsy Malone / Ordinary Fool was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Bugsy Malone / Ordinary Fool
9 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1868-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
T AM 12126-S TI TIIA-Side Runout Etching
T AM 12127-S TI TIIIB-Side Runout Etching
12126-SA-Side Label
12127-SB-Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-6580
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 625 061
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · pap
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | A&M Records K-6580First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | A&M Records 625 061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | A&M Records 17 453 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | A&M Records AM 45088First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | A&M Records 45088First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | A&M Records 1868First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | A&M Records 1868-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records FMS-207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABugsy Malone2:29
- BOrdinary Fool4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bugsy Malone / Ordinary Fool are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bugsy Malone / Ordinary Fool are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Bugsy Malone / Ordinary Fool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records 17 453 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Bugsy Malone / Ordinary Fool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17 453 AT, AMS 7242, 1868-S, 1868) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 17453 A-1/76S and 17453 B-1/76S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bugsy Malone / Ordinary 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.
