UK
April 27, 1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSCL-8552-1CA side
MSCL-8553-1CB side
Al GreenLove And Happiness
Vinyl pressings
Love And Happiness
by Al Green · 1973
12 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Love And Happiness was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Love And Happiness
6 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
UK
April 27, 1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
MSCL-8552-1CA side
MSCL-8553-1CB side
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MSCL 8552Label side A
MSCL 8553Label side B
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 10419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records MO 1376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
850 MSCL 8552=1J COLA side runout stamped
850 MSCL 8523=1J COLB side runout stamped
MSCL 8552A side label, printed upside-down
MSCL 8523B side label, printed upside-down
Spain
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records MO 1376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
850 MSCL 8552=1J COLA Side Runout Stamped
850 MSCL 8523=1J COLB Side Runout Stamped
MSCL 8552A Side Label
MSCL 8523B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Italy | London Records HL 10419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | London Records MO 1376First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | London Records MO 1376First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | London Records HLU 10419First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | London Records HLU 10419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | London Records HLU 10419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Hi Records HL 104197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Hi Records 5N-23247", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Hi Records 5N-2324-DJ7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Hi Records 5N-23247", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Hi Records 5N-23247", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Hi Records 5N-2324-DJ7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALove And Happiness3:58
- BGlory, Glory2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love And Happiness are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Love And Happiness are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 1977.
When was Love And Happiness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Italy, Spain. One of them is London Records HLU 10419, released April 27, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Love And Happiness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLU 10419, HL 10419, MO 1376) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSCL-8552-1C and MSCL-8553-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love And Happiness 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.
