Scandinavia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122534
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
211 DMG-6561 A-1Side A
211 G-6561 B-1Side B
Vinyl pressings
Happy Nation
by Ace Of Base · 1992
18 pressings7 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
Happy Nation was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Happy Nation
6 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year. 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.
Scandinavia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2534
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Spindle
- Runout / matrix
211 G-6562 A-1A runout, stamped
211 G-6562 B-1B runout, stamped
Scandinavia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122534
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Scandinavia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2534
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Small Spindle
Scandinavia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2534
- Format
- 7", Single · Small Spindle
Scandinavia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2534
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centerhole
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.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122534First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2534First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122534First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2534First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2534First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2534First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Europe | Metronome 861 926-7 / Mega Records 861 926-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | France | Barclay 861 927-1 / Metronome 861 927-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | Metronome 861 926-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Germany | Metronome 861 927-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 12253412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1993 | South Korea | Metronome 861 927-112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1993 | UK | London Records ACEDJ 312", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Metronome 861 926-7 / Mega Records 861 926-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Metronome 861 927-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label BD 600712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Scandinavia | Mega Records PRCS 25367", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHappy Nation (12" Version)6:39
- B1Happy Nation (Radio Edit)3:32
- B2Happy Nation (Album Version)4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Nation are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Happy Nation are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1992 and 1994.
When was Happy Nation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Scandinavia. One of them is Mega Records MRCX 122534.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Nation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MRCX 122534, MRCS 2534) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 211 DMG-6561 A-1 and 211 G-6561 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Nation 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.
