US
November 21, 1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24273
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WL4398T66A ⓸A side stamped
WL4400T43A ⓸B side stamped
L 4398A side label
L 4400B side label
Bing CrosbyHappy Birthday / Auld Lang Syne
Vinyl pressings
Happy Birthday / Auld Lang Syne
by Bing Crosby · 1947
23 pressings4 countriesVocalPop
Happy Birthday / Auld Lang Syne was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Birthday / Auld Lang Syne
2 pressings came out in 1947, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
November 21, 1947- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24273
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
24273A WL4396T4ARunout Side A
24273B WL4400T19ARunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Canada | Decca 24273First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Decca 24273First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Netherlands | Decca M 33102Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-242737", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-242737", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-242737", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Brunswick 058407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Decca 242737", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1967 | US | Decca 242737", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1967 | US | Decca 242737", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-650147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-650147", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-650147", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Decca 242737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA 650147", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA 650147", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-650147", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA - 650147", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 45-058407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 058407", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 058407", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-90239 / MCA Special Markets & Products COL-902397", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Decca 242737", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Birthday
- A2Auld Lang Syne
- BAnniversary Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Birthday / Auld Lang Syne are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Happy Birthday / Auld Lang Syne are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1947 and 1980.
When was Happy Birthday / Auld Lang Syne first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca 24273, released November 21, 1947.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Birthday / Auld Lang Syne is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24273) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WL4398T66A ⓸ and WL4400T43A ⓸. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Birthday / Auld Lang Syne 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.
