US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1241RCA APL1-1241
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Charley PrideThe Happiness Of Having You
Vinyl pressings
The Happiness Of Having You
by Charley Pride · 1975
11 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Happiness Of Having You was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 The Happiness Of Having You
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year. 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA APD1-1241
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
APD1-1241-ASide A Label
APD1-1241-BSide B Label
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1241 / RCA APL1-1241First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | RCA APD1-1241First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor APL1-1241LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor APL1-1241LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVP-6069LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Rhodesia | RCA Victor APL-1-1241 / RCA APL1-1241LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | South Africa | RCA APL1-1241LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | RCA LSA 3262LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1241LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA AYL1-3943LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | RCA AYL1-3943LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Happiness Of Having You2:16
- A2I Can't Keep My Hands Off Of You3:09
- A3Everything I Am3:16
- A4My Eyes Can Only See As Far As You2:37
- A5I've Got A Woman To Lean On2:21
- B1Right Back Missing You Again2:51
- B2Help Me Make It Through The Night2:28
- B3Oklahoma Morning2:21
- B4Everything She Touches Turns To Love3:00
- B5Signs Of Love2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Happiness Of Having You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Happiness Of Having You are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was The Happiness Of Having You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US. One of them is RCA Victor APL1-1241.
How do I tell if my copy of The Happiness Of Having You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-1241, APD1-1241) 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 The Happiness Of Having You 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.
