Brazil
1992- Label and catalog number
- Arista 150.8206Arista MRLP 3206
- Format
- LP, Album
Ace Of BaseHappy Nation
Vinyl pressings
Happy Nation
by Ace Of Base · 1992
14 pressings11 countriesReggae-PopEuropopDowntempoEuro House
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
3 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
Scandinavia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP 3206
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
210 DMG-5829 A-1 CRunout side A
210 DMG-5829 B-1 CRunout side B
South Korea
1992- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 517 749-1PolyGram RG 3402
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brazil | Arista 150.8206 / Arista MRLP 3206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3206First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3206LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1992 | South Korea | Metronome 517 749-1 / PolyGram RG 3402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Colombia | Arista 01286106017LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Europe | Metronome 517 749-1 / Mega Records 517 749-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Greece | Metronome 517 749-1 / PolyGram 517 749-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Greece | Metronome 517 749-2 / PolyGram 517 749-2LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1993 | Russia | Santa Records AA 0001LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1993 | Spain | Metronome 517 749-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | UK | Metronome 517 749-1 / Mega Records 517 749-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Venezuela | Arista ARISTA-7904LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | Bolivia | Arista ARLP 814LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Russia | Мирумир MIR 100761LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Voulez-Vouz Danser3:17
- A2All That She Wants3:30
- A3Münchhausen (Just Chaos)3:27
- A4Happy Nation4:11
- A5Waiting For Magic5:17
- A6Fashion Party4:14
- B1Wheel Of Fortune3:52
- B2Dancer In A Daydream3:37
- B3My Mind (Mindless Mix)4:09
- B4Wheel Of Fortune (Original Club Mix)3:58
- B5Dimension Of Depth1:45
- B6Young And Proud3:54
- B7All That She Wants (Banghra Version)4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Nation are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Happy Nation are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1992 and 2016.
When was Happy Nation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Brazil, Scandinavia, South Korea. One of them is Arista 150.8206.
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 150.8206, MRLP 3206, 517 749-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
