US
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Mustang Records MS-901Mustang Records 901
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MS-901-1 U-1617Runout A
MS-901-2 U-1618 ↓Runout B
The Bobby Fuller FourI Fought The Law
Vinyl pressings
I Fought The Law
by The Bobby Fuller Four · 1966
14 pressings4 countriesRock & RollPop RockGarage RockRock
I Fought The Law was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 I Fought The Law
7 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Mustang Records M-901Mustang Records 901
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Custom Record Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M·901-1 u-1615 (△)Side A runout
M901-2 u-1616 ↓ (△)Side B runout
US
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Mustang Records M-901Mustang Records 901
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Three Pressing Rings; Custom Plating
- Runout / matrix
M 901-1 U-1615 △Runout A
M901-2 U-1616 ↓ △Runout B
US
February 1966- Label and catalog number
- Mustang Records MS-901Mustang Records M-901
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MS-901-1 U-1617Runout A etched
MS-901-2 U-1618 ↓Runout B etched
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- President Records PTL 1003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PT.1003.A PRES B.F +ASide 1 runout (PT etched, PRES stamped)
PT.1003.B. PRES B F +BSide 2 runout (PT etched, PRES stamped)
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mustang Records M-901Regency RM-901
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Mustang Records M-901 / Regency RM-901First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Mustang Records MS-901 / Regency RMS-901First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | President Records PTL 1003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mustang Records MS-901 / Mustang Records 901First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mustang Records M-901 / Mustang Records 901First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mustang Records M-901 / Mustang Records 901First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mustang Records MS-901 / Mustang Records M-901First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PTL 1003LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PTL 1003LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Line Records LLP 5133 ASLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | Strand 6.24885 / Strand 6.24885 ASLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Mustang Records MS-901LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CBS S 62 922LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mustang Records MS-901LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Let Her Dance2:28
- A2Julie2:20
- A3A New Shade Of Blue2:53
- A4Only When I Dream2:15
- A5You Kiss Me2:32
- A6Little Annie Lou1:59
- B1I Fought The Law2:07
- B2Another Sad And Lonely Night2:15
- B3Saturday Night1:40
- B4Take My Word2:05
- B5Fool Of Love2:35
- B6Never To Be Forgotten2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Fought The Law are there?
14 vinyl pressings of I Fought The Law are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 2008.
When was I Fought The Law first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Mustang Records MS-901, released February 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of I Fought The Law is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS-901, M-901, PTL 1003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MS-901-1 U-1617 and MS-901-2 U-1618 ↓. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Fought The Law 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.
