UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA GOLD 508
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GOLD 508 A-1U
GOLD 508 B-1U
Edwin StarrContact / H.A.P.P.Y. Radio
Vinyl pressings
Contact / H.A.P.P.Y. Radio
by Edwin Starr · 1981
10 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesDiscoFunk / Soul
Contact / H.A.P.P.Y. Radio was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Contact / H.A.P.P.Y. Radio
1 pressing came out in 1981, 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.
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.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | RCA GOLD 508First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Casablanca 814 677-77", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1986 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 814 677-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Old Gold OG 416112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Old Gold OG 416112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | Unidisc SPEC-157312" | 12" |
| 1991 | US | Casablanca 814 677-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1992 | US | Collectables COL 43297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | 20th Century Records TCR-177", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | 20th Century Fox Records 814 677-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AContact7:21
- BH.A.P.P.Y. Radio (Edited Version)3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Contact / H.A.P.P.Y. Radio are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Contact / H.A.P.P.Y. Radio are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1981 and 1992.
When was Contact / H.A.P.P.Y. Radio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK. One of them is RCA GOLD 508.
How do I tell if my copy of Contact / H.A.P.P.Y. Radio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GOLD 508) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GOLD 508 A-1U and GOLD 508 B-1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Contact / H.A.P.P.Y. Radio 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.
