Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 431-1
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Like A Fool
by Robin Gibb · 1985
18 pressings11 countriesBalladPop
Like A Fool was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Like A Fool
14 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 431-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
883 431-7 S1 320 1 ARunout side A stamped
883 431-7 S2 320 1 ARunout side B stamped
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 767
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 767
- Format
- 12"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 767
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Siver Injection
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8291
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Polydor 883 431-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 431-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 431-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 431-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 431-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Polydor 883 431-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 883 431-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 883 431-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSP 767First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSPX 767First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSP 767First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | EMI America B-8291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | EMI America P-B-8291First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0148 / Polydor 7DM0148First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Polydor 883 431-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Like A Fool [Extended Version]5:25
- B1Like A Fool [Single Version]3:58
- B2Possession3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like A Fool are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Like A Fool are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Like A Fool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor 883 431-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Like A Fool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883 431-1, 883 431-7, POSP 767, POSPX 767) 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 Like 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.
