US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 45-532
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BTP-171-1 A1 RA-side runout
BTP-172-1 A1 RB-side runout
The HappeningsWhy Do Fools Fall In Love
Vinyl pressings
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
by The Happenings · 1967
15 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Why Do Fools Fall In Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Why Do Fools Fall In Love
12 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records BTP-532B.T. Puppy Records 45-532
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(BTP-171)A-side label
(BTP-172)B-side label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 45-532
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BTP-171 △68096Side A Etching
BTP-172 △68096-XSide B Etching
[MR in circle]Both Sides Stamped
BTP-171Side A Label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 45-532
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records BTS 45532
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BTS45532A-1 ΔFSide A
BTS45532W̶W̶2B̶-1 ΔFSide B
BTS.45532-ALabel Side A
BTS.45532-BLabel Side B
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records BTS 45532
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push out centre
- Runout / matrix
BTS.45532-ALabel Side A
BTS.45532-BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | B.T. Puppy Records BT 532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | B.T. Puppy Records 45-532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | B.T. Puppy Records 602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | London Records DL 20 844First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | B.T. Puppy Records 7N-25502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | South Africa | London Records PD.9292First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | B.T. Puppy Records BTS 45532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | B.T. Puppy Records BTS 45532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 45-532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records BTP-532 / B.T. Puppy Records 45-532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 45-532First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 45-532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Barclay 6027", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | B.T. Puppy Records 6027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 8447", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWhy Do Fools Fall In Love2:43
- BWhen The Summer Is Through2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Do Fools Fall In Love are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Why Do Fools Fall In Love are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Why Do Fools Fall In Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is B.T. Puppy Records 45-532.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Do Fools Fall In Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-532, BTP-532, BTS 45532, BT 532) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BTP-171-1 A1 R and BTP-172-1 A1 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Do Fools Fall In Love 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.