US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1136
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA-1136-A-MCA-G ⑤Side One Runout, etched
AA-1136-B-MCA-G ⑤Side Two Runout, etched
(AA-1136-A)Side One Label
(AA-1136-B)Side Two Label
Al Hudson & The PartnersHappy Feet
Vinyl pressings
Happy Feet
by Al Hudson & The Partners · 1979
11 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunkSoulRhythm & Blues
Happy Feet was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Feet
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1136
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA-1136-A-MCA-P 7Side One Runout, etched
AA-1136-B-MCA-P 6Side Two Runout, etched
(AA-1136-A)Side One Label
(AA-1136-B)Side Two Label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3015
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3015MCA Records AA 1136
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Label side A): MCF 3015 A-1
(Label side B): MCF 3015 B-1
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAA 1136
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 9022-1136
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | MCA Records MAA 1136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | MCA Records 9022-1136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | MCA Records 511 017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | MCA Records 0062.755 / MCA Records AA-1136First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | MCA Records 1A 062-63296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3015 / MCA Records AA 1136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AA-1136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records AA-1136LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AA-1136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Feet5:13
- A2Wait And Let Tomorrow Decide4:35
- A3Rock3:52
- A4Call Me3:32
- B1You Can Do It3:31
- B2Another Love Song3:30
- B3Keep Dancing5:17
- B4I Don't Want You To Leave Me3:46
- B5In The Basement3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Feet are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Happy Feet are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Happy Feet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is ABC Records AA-1136.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Feet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AA-1136, MCF 3015, MAA 1136, 9022-1136) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA-1136-A-MCA-G ⑤ and AA-1136-B-MCA-G ⑤. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Feet 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.
