US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 868 763-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
868 763-1-AS-SP DMS HERbIE Jr :v) [SRC logo]Runout side A
868 763-1-BS-SP DMS HERbIE Jr :v) [SRC logo]Runout side B
Crystal WatersMakin' Happy
Vinyl pressings
Makin' Happy
by Crystal Waters · 1991
15 pressings8 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Makin' Happy was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Makin' Happy
12 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 7 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 953-1
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PRO-953-1-AS-SP 1-1DMS HERBIE JR (^: SRCRun-out sequence A-side
PRO-953-1-AS-SP 1-1DMS HERBIE JR (^:Run-out A-side [etched]
PRO-953-1-BS-SP 1-1 DMS HERBIE JR (^: SRCRun-out sequence B-side
PRO-953-1-BS-SP 1-1 DMS HERBIE JR (^:Run-out B-side [etched]
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M PM AMY 790A&M PM 390790-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 790A&M Records 390790-7
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
AM 790 A-1U-1-Q1Runout side A
AM 790 B-1U-1-Q1Runout side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M PM AMYDJ 790A&M Records AMYDJ 790
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AMY-DJ-790-A-1 BcA Side Runout Hand Etched
AMY-DJ-790-B-1 Bc PR-002B Side Runout Hand Etched
AMYDJ 790(A)A Side Label
AMYDJ 790(B)B Side Label
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 868 848-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
868848-7-A1Runout side A
868848-7-B2Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 868 848-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 868 848-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Mercury 868 848-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Mercury 868 848-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Italy | Mercury 868 849-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Netherlands | Mercury 868 849-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | Mercury 868 849-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | A&M PM AMY 790 / A&M PM 390790-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | A&M PM AMYDJ 790 / A&M Records AMYDJ 790First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AM 790 / A&M Records 390790-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | US | Mercury 868 763-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Mercury PRO 953-1First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Mercury 868-763-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | US | Polygram PRO-953-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1993 | Philippines | Mercury P-12-002 / Mercury 868 849-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Makin' Happy (Hurley's Happy House Mix)6:23
- A2Makin' Happy (Hurley's Insane Mix)6:24
- B1Makin' Happy (Basement Boys Happy Club Mix)7:52
- B2Makin' Happy (Basement Boys Happy Hump)6:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Makin' Happy are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Makin' Happy are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1991 and 1993.
When was Makin' Happy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Europe, France and more. One of them is Mercury 868 763-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Makin' Happy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 868 763-1, PRO 953-1, AMY 790, AM 790) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 868 763-1-AS-SP DMS HERbIE Jr :v) [SRC logo] and 868 763-1-BS-SP DMS HERbIE Jr :v) [SRC logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Makin' 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.
