UK
May 1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB.181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CB 181 - A - 3U G KTSide A runout
CB 181 - B - 1U V KTSide B runout
CB.181ASide A label
CB.181BSide B label
GenesisHappy The Man
Vinyl pressings
Happy The Man
by Genesis · 1972
10 pressings3 countriesArt RockProg RockRock
Happy The Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Man
8 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
October 1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB.181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB.181
- Format
- 7" · 4 Prong
- Runout / matrix
CB 181 A-3U G KT ISide A
CB 181 B-1U > KT ISide B
UK
May 12, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB.181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CB.181ASide A label
CB.181BSide B label
UK
May 12, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB.181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CB 181 A-2U 1 G KT RAYSSide A Runout Etched
CB 181 B-1U 1 G KTSide B Runout Etched
CB.181ASide A label
CB.181BSide B label
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6073 316
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
// 6073 316// 1 = 1 520 17 07 72Runout side A
// 6073 316// 2 = 1 520 14 07 72Runout side B
6073 316.1Label side A
6073 316.2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Italy | Philips 6073 316First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Philips 6073 316First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Philips 6073 316First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Charisma CB.181First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | UK | Charisma CB.181First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Charisma CB.181First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Charisma CB.181First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Charisma CB.181First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Charisma CB 1817", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Europe | Charisma CB.1817", Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AHappy The Man
- BSeven Stones
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy The Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Happy The Man are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Happy The Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Italy. One of them is Charisma CB.181, released May 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy The Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CB.181, 6073 316) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CB 181 - A - 3U G KT and CB 181 - B - 1U V KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy The Man 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.
