UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35156
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45UP 35156 A-2U RRR KT IRunout Side A
45 UP 35156 B-1U GGT KT 3Runout Side B
45 UP 35156ALabel Side A
45 UP 35156BLabel Side B
Shirley BasseyThe Fool On The Hill
Vinyl pressings
The Fool On The Hill
by Shirley Bassey · 1970
12 pressings11 countriesBalladPopStage & Screen
The Fool On The Hill was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 The Fool On The Hill
9 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35156
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Centre
Netherlands
December 1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 5C 006-92 050United Artists Records 5C 006-92050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
92050A//14.401-1/Y. 2 1 1Runout side A
92050B//14.402-1/Y. 2 1 1Runout side B
5C 006-92050-ALabel side A
5C 006-92050-BLabel side B
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 4C 006-92 050 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C 006 92050 M ARunout side A stamped
C 006 92050 M BRunout side B stamped
Brazil
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 1377
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 35156
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | United Artists Records 4C 006-92 050 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Brazil | United Artists Records 1377First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | United Artists Records 35156First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Lebanon | United Artists Records UP 35156First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAK 4001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Singapore | United Artists Records UP-35156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35156First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35156First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-92 050 / United Artists Records 5C 006-92050First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | United Artists Records 35 1567", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Turkey | S&S 400387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records UAK-40017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Fool On The Hill3:19
- BWhat Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fool On The Hill are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Fool On The Hill are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1970 and 1975.
When was The Fool On The Hill first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil and more. One of them is United Artists Records UP 35156.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fool On The Hill is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UP 35156, 5C 006-92 050, 4C 006-92 050 M, 1377) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45UP 35156 A-2U RRR KT I and 45 UP 35156 B-1U GGT KT 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Fool On The Hill 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.
