UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
6042033 1F//▼420 04 11 20Stamped, A side
6042033 2F//▼420 04 11 19Stamped, B side
RALFOEtched, A side
Demis RoussosHappy To Be On An Island In The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Happy To Be On An Island In The Sun
by Demis Roussos · 1975
15 pressings12 countriesPop
Happy To Be On An Island In The Sun 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 Happy To Be On An Island In The Sun
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 9 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large centre hole
- Runout / matrix
6042033 1F//1▽420 04 11 8Runout, side A
6042033 2F//1▽420 04 11 7Runout, side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73798
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042.033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
918-1G 2ASide A Runout Stamped
920-1G 2ASide B Runout Stamped
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 091
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Philips 6042 033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Philips 6042.033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Philips 6042 091First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Greece | Philips 6042 050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Ireland | Philips 6042 033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Philips 6042 033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | Philips TOS 1050First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | UK | Philips 6042 033First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Philips 6042 033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Mercury 73798First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Uruguay | Philips 6042 0337", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 916 / Philips S 53 9167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | Philips 6042 0337", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1057Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1057Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AHappy To Be On An Island In The Sun
- BBefore
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy To Be On An Island In The Sun are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Happy To Be On An Island In The Sun are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
When was Happy To Be On An Island In The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Philips 6042 033.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy To Be On An Island In The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6042 033, 73798, 6042.033, 6042 091) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6042033 1F//▼420 04 11 20 and 6042033 2F//▼420 04 11 19. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy To Be On An Island In The Sun 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.
