UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRST 105
- Format
- 12", Single
Concrete BlondeHappy Birthday
Vinyl pressings
Happy Birthday
by Concrete Blonde · 1989
10 pressings6 countriesAlternative RockIndie RockRock
Happy Birthday was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 102096-7
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRS 105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
April 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 006-24 1004 7I.R.S. Records 006 24 1004 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2410047-A1Runout Side A
2410047-B1Runout Side B
006-24 1004 7ASide A label
006-24 1004 7BSide B label
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 73001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 060 24 1004 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | I.R.S. Records 73001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | I.R.S. Records 73001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 060 24 1004 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | I.R.S. Records 24 1004 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Italy | I.R.S. Records 14 2410046First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRST 105First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records 102096-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRS 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 006-24 1004 7 / I.R.S. Records 006 24 1004 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | I.R.S. Records 102096 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHappy Birthday2:18
- B1Run, Run, Run3:59
- B2Free3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Birthday are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Happy Birthday are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Happy Birthday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe, Canada, France and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records EIRST 105.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Birthday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EIRST 105, 102096-7, EIRS 105, 006-24 1004 7) 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 Birthday 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.
