Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 3297RCA PB 3297
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA PB-3297-A H1A runout, stamped, H1 etched
RCA PB-3297-B H1B runout, stamped, H1 etched
PB 3297-AA label
PB 3297-BB label
ForecastHappy Days (Hip Hip Hooray)
Vinyl pressings
Happy Days (Hip Hip Hooray)
by Forecast · 1982
13 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Happy Days (Hip Hip Hooray) was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Days (Hip Hip Hooray)
12 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA PC 3298
- Format
- 12"
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PD-13298
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-13297
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor JD-13298
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA JB-13297
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | RCA PB-3297First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | RCA Victor PC 61078First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 3297 / RCA PB 3297First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA PC 3298First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Netherlands | RCA PC-3298First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | RCA PB-3297First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | RCA PC-3298First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | RCA PC 3298First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | US | RCA Victor JD-13298First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | RCA Victor PD-13298First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | RCA PB-13297First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | RCA JB-13297First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | RCA XRPBO 11827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHappy Days (Hip Hip Hooray) (English Version)3:44
- BDias Alegré (Hip Hip Hooray) (Spanish Version)3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Days (Hip Hip Hooray) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Happy Days (Hip Hip Hooray) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Happy Days (Hip Hip Hooray) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, US, Belgium, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor PB 3297.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Days (Hip Hip Hooray) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB 3297, PC 3298, PD-13298, PB-13297) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCA PB-3297-A H1 and RCA PB-3297-B H1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Days (Hip Hip Hooray) 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.