US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5064
- Format
- LP, Album · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5064 ASide A - Etched
BDS 5064 BSide B - Etched
ARP STERLINGStamped
Edwin Hawkins SingersMore Happy Days
Vinyl pressings
More Happy Days
by Edwin Hawkins Singers · 1970
12 pressings7 countriesGospelFunk / Soul
More Happy Days was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 More Happy Days
7 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5064
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5064 A SON STERLINGSide A runout etched
BDS 5064 B SON STERLINGSide B runout etched
BDS 5064 ASide A label
BDS 5064 BSide B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5064
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5064 A SONSide A - Etched
BDS 5064 B SONSide B - Etched
STERLINGStamped
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5064
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2318 012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
℗ 1970 K 70 ◇Z 00 2318 012 S1Runout side A
℗ 1970 K 70 ◇Z 00 2318 012 S2Runout side B
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS ST 78006
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Buddah Records 2318 012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Buddah Records BDS ST 78006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | Buddah Records BDS ST 78006LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1970 | Spain | Buddah Records 2318 012First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5064First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5064First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Unknown | Buddah Records 2365 005LP | LP |
| 1971 | Japan | Buddah Records YS-2447-DALP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Buddah Records 201.704LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Buddah Records 583.002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Try The Real Thing4:06
- A2All You Need6:27
- A3Search Me3:35
- A4Everyman Wants To Be Free4:18
- A5Do Something Good1:52
- B1Praise Him4:40
- B2Mine All Mine3:26
- B3A Closer Walk4:41
- B4When You Try2:43
- B5Jesus2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of More Happy Days are there?
12 vinyl pressings of More Happy Days are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was More Happy Days first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDS 5064.
How do I tell if my copy of More Happy Days is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS 5064, 2318 012, BDS ST 78006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDS 5064 A and BDS 5064 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is More Happy Days 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.
