Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- Arista 150.8214Arista 07822-18740-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Ace Of BaseHappy Nation (U.S. Version)
Vinyl pressings
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
by Ace Of Base · 1993
10 pressings7 countriesReggae-PopDowntempoEuro HouseElectronic
Happy Nation (U.S. Version) was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 (U.S. Version)
3 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
Greece
1993- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 521 472-1PolyGram 521472-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Scandinavia
1993- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP 3239
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08-26823-20-1A 1 MRLP 3239Runout side A, variant 1
08-26823-20-1B 1 MRLP 3239Runout side B, variant 1
08-26823-20-1A 1 MRLP 3239 ARunout side A, variant 2
08-26823-20-1B 1 MRLP 3239 ARunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil | Arista 150.8214 / Arista 07822-18740-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Greece | Metronome 521 472-1 / PolyGram 521472-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1994 | Colombia | Arista 74321180561LP | LP |
| 1994 | Greece | Metronome 521 472-1 / Mega Records 521 472-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1994 | Greece | Metronome 521 472-1 / Mega Records 521 472-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | Spain | Metronome 521 472-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | South Korea | Metronome 521 472-1 / PolyGram RG 3434LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Playground Music Scandinavia DEMREC845 / Demon Records DEMREC845LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Playground Music Scandinavia 5014797910256 / Demon Records DEMREC1156LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1All That She Wants3:30
- A2Don't Turn Around3:48
- A3Young And Proud3:56
- A4The Sign3:08
- A5Living In Danger3:41
- A6Voulez-vous Danser3:17
- B1Happy Nation4:13
- B2Hear Me Calling3:48
- B3Waiting For Magic (Total Remix 7")3:50
- B4Fashion Party4:10
- B5Wheel Of Fortune3:52
- B6Dancer In A Daydream3:37
- B7My Mind (Mindless Mix)4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Nation (U.S. Version) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Happy Nation (U.S. Version) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1993 and 2023.
When was Happy Nation (U.S. Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Brazil, Greece, Scandinavia. One of them is Arista 150.8214.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Nation (U.S. Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 150.8214, 521 472-1, MRLP 3239) 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 (U.S. Version) 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.
