US
April 30, 1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24446
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W74538T61A 5A Side Runout, variant 1
W74537T63A 5B Side Runout, variant 1
W74538T52AA Side Runout, variant 2
W74537T68AB Side Runout, variant 2
Ella FitzgeraldMy Happiness / Tea Leaves
Vinyl pressings
My Happiness / Tea Leaves
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1948
14 pressings3 countriesVocalPop
My Happiness / Tea Leaves was first pressed on vinyl in 1948. 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 My Happiness / Tea Leaves
6 pressings came out in 1948, the album's first year, in 2 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
April 30, 1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24446
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W74538T40A 3A side stamped
W74537T4 4A 3B side stamped
74538A side label
74537B side label
US
May 1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24446
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W74538T53A ⑥A side stamped
W74537T55A ⑥B side stamped
74538A side label
74537B side label
US
May 1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24446
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W74538T63A 5A raised stamp, 5 stamped
W74537T63A 5B raised stamp, 5 stamped
74538A label
74537B label
US
May 1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24446
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W74538T5A ②A side runout
W74537T5A ②B side runout
74538A label
74537B label
Canada
1948- Label and catalog number
- Decca 24446
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W74538T5A 1 24446AStamped A Side (Variant 1)
W74537T5A 1 24446BStamped B Side (Variant 1)
W74538T5A 2 24446AStamped A Side (Variant 2)
W74537T5A 2 24446BStamped B Side (Variant 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Canada | Decca 24446First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Decca 24446First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Decca 24446First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Decca 24446First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Decca 24446First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Decca 24446First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Canada | Decca 9-244467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-244467", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-244467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-244467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| 1959 | UK | Brunswick 45-057837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Decca 9-244467", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| 1961 | US | Decca 244467", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca 2444610", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMy Happiness
- BTea Leaves
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Happiness / Tea Leaves are there?
14 vinyl pressings of My Happiness / Tea Leaves are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1948 and 1961.
When was My Happiness / Tea Leaves first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1948, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca 24446, released April 30, 1948.
How do I tell if my copy of My Happiness / Tea Leaves is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24446) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W74538T61A 5 and W74537T63A 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Happiness / Tea Leaves 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.
