US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1217F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Bobby DarinHappy
Vinyl pressings
Happy
by Bobby Darin · 1972
10 pressings4 countriesVocalPop
Happy was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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
8 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1217F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1217F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
61673-S 11-15-72Runout, side A, etched
61287-5Runout, side B, etched
61673Label side A
61287Label side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1217F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
61673-MMono Label
61673-SStereo Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1217F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
61673-MMono Label
61673-SStereo Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1217F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Tamla Motown M 1217FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Motown JET-2161 / Motown MOT-1147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Motown M 1217FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Motown M 1217FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Motown M 1217FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Motown M 1217FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Motown M 1217FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Motown M-1217FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Spain | Tamla Motown M-51407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Tamla Motown M-51407", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHappy (Love Theme From "Lady Sings The Blues")3:54
- BSomething In Her Love3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Happy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Happy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Motown M 1217F.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1217F, M-1217F, JET-2161) 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 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.
