Mud: Why Do Fools Fall In Love EP (1978)

A Fools Fall In Love Run

Mud’s “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” was released as a 7-inch EP single with four-prong push-out centre in company sleeve in the UK on November 17, 1978, on RCA Victor (catalogue: PB 5129). Backed with “Book Of Love” and “Run, Don’t Walk,” this doo-wop medley and glam-rock B-side (produced by Mud), were issued in standard, crossed-out runout, and demo variants. No UK chart entry. Issued in four-prong push-out centre, company sleeve, some with “MUD” crossed out in runouts, demo “NOT FOR SALE,” it’s a late-‘70s glam reissue trio.

Single Overview

A1-Side: “Why Do Fools Fall In Love”

Written-By – Lymon, Goldner.

A2-Side: “Book Of Love”

Written-By – Bare, Guynes.

B-Side: “Run, Don’t Walk”

Written-By – Stiles, Davis.

Release Details:

Label: RCA Victor (UK pressing, 45 RPM).

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Ltd.

Manufactured By – RCA Ltd.

Published By – Chappell & Co. Ltd. (A1), Chappell Morris Ltd. (A2), April Music Ltd. (B), Glamlea Ltd. (B), Keyray Ltd. (B).

Producer – Mud.

UK Formats:

Vinyl, 7" EP Single

Four Prong Push Out Centre, Company Sleeve (PB 5129)

A1: “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” – Written-By – Lymon, Goldner

A2: “Book Of Love” – Written-By – Bare, Guynes

B: “Run, Don’t Walk” – Written-By – Stiles, Davis

Vinyl, 7" EP Single

Four Prong Push Out Centre, Company Sleeve, “MUD” in runouts crossed out both sides (PB 5129)

A1: “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” – Written-By – Lymon, Goldner

A2: “Book Of Love” – Written-By – Bare, Guynes

B: “Run, Don’t Walk” – Written-By – Stiles, Davis

Vinyl, 7" EP Single, Promo

Four Prong Push Out Centre, Company Sleeve, Demonstration Sample Not For Sale printed on label (PB 5129)

A1: “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” – Written-By – Lymon, Goldner

A2: “Book Of Love” – Written-By – Bare, Guynes

B: “Run, Don’t Walk” – Written-By – Stiles, Davis

Country Variations:

The single was released in several countries:

UK (RCA Victor PB 5129)

Released November 17, 1978. 7-inch EP (standard, crossed-out runout, promo).

South Africa (RCA Victor 42-909)

Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single.

Production and Context

Produced by Mud. A-side medley of Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers’ “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” and The Monotones’ “Book Of Love,” B-side original by Ray Stiles & Rob Davis. Late-period glam-doo-wop fusion from the post-Les Gray lineup. All tracks exclusive to this EP.

Chart Performance:

No UK chart entry.

Legacy and Collectibility

“Why Do Fools Fall In Love” is a nostalgic doo-wop revival, “Run, Don’t Walk” a punchy glam closer. Original UK 7-inch EPs fetch £5–£12 on eBay/Discogs, crossed-out runout (£10–£20), demos (£20–£40). Verify catalogue PB 5129 and runout details.

Streams limited; appears on Mud compilations. This glam-doo-wop EP is a must-have for Mud completists and ‘70s pop collectors.

Have you fallen for this Mud doo-wop medley? Does “Run, Don’t Walk” still make you move? Share in the comments!

Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube.