US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7171F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Rick JamesFool On The Street
Vinyl pressings
Fool On The Street
by Rick James · 1979
11 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Fool On The Street was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Fool On The Street
11 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7171F
- Format
- 7"
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7171 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G 7171F(A) 65392-14 KENDUN-CSide A Runout
G 7171F(B) 65393-14Side B Runout
65292Side A Label
65393Side B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7171F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7171F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7171F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G 7171FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Guatemala | Motown G-7171FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Panama | Motown G 7171 FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1156First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7171FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7171FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G7171FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7171FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7171FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7171 FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFool On The Street3:57
- BJefferson Ball4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fool On The Street are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Fool On The Street are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Fool On The Street first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, Guatemala and more. One of them is Gordy G 7171F.
How do I tell if my copy of Fool On The Street is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7171F, G7171F, G 7171 F, TMG 1156) 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 Fool On The Street 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.
