Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- X-Energy Records X-12003X-Energy Records X - 12003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPIRIDIONI- X 12003 ARunout side A, hand etched
SPIRY- X 12003 BRunout side B, hand etched
Vinyl pressings
Happy Station
by Fun Fun · 1983
38 pressings12 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Happy Station was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Station
23 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- X-Energy Records X 12003 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPIRY- X 12003 △ DJ- A -Runout side A, etched
SPIRY- X 12003 △ DJ- B -Runout side B, etched
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- X-Energy Records X-7003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- X-Energy Records X 12003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPIRIDIONI - X 12003 ARunout, side A, etched
SPXRX - X 12003 BRunout, side B, etched
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 653-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
815 653-1 1On label side A
815 653-1 2On label side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20 271TELDEC 6.20271
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6.20271-01-1/2 H1Runout side A
6.20271-01-2 H1Runout side B
6.20 271-01-1Label side A
6.20 271-01-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Polydor 815 653-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20 271 / TELDEC 6.20271First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20 219 / TELDEC 6.20219 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.13 882 / TELDEC 6.13882 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20 219 / TELDEC 6.20219 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.13882 / TELDEC 6.13882 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20 219 / TELDEC 6.20219 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | TELDEC 6.13882 / TELDEC 6.13882 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | Music-Box M BOX 10145First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-12003 / X-Energy Records X - 12003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | X-Energy Records X 12003 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-7003First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | X-Energy Records X 12003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 4847 / Dureco Benelux 4847First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 77 / Dureco Benelux MS 77First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy | Discoring Records DR-00912", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2024 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 53312", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 53312", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AHappy Station (Club Mix)7:13
- B1Happy Station (Dub Mix)7:40
- B2Happy Station (Bonus Track)5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Station are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Happy Station are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 2024.
When was Happy Station first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, France, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is X-Energy Records X-12003.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Station is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X-12003, X 12003 DJ, X-7003, X 12003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPIRIDIONI- X 12003 A and SPIRY- X 12003 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Station 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.
