Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Jay Boy BOY 95
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
George McCraeSing A Happy Song
Vinyl pressings
Sing A Happy Song
by George McCrae · 1974
29 pressings16 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Sing A Happy Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Sing A Happy Song
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Jay Boy BOY 95First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Belgium | RCA Victor XB 02024 / RCA Victor XBO 20247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | RCA Victor XB-020247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | RCA Victor XB 020247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA XB-02024 / RCA 26.112517", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA XB-02024 / RCA XB - 02 0247", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA XB-02 024 / RCA (AC) XB-02 0247", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Greece | RCA RCS 4009 / RCA XB 020247" | 7" |
| 1975 | Ireland | Jay Boy BOY 957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | RCA XB02024 / RCA Victor XB 020247", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Jamaica | T.K. Records 10167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA SS-2455 / RCA XB-020247", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA SS-2455 / RCA XB-020247", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | RCA Victor XB 020247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Peru | RCA Victor XB-020247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Jay Boy BOY 957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASing A Happy Song2:15
- BI Need Somebody Like You3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sing A Happy Song are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Sing A Happy Song are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Sing A Happy Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany. One of them is Jay Boy BOY 95.
How do I tell if my copy of Sing A Happy Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BOY 95) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sing A Happy Song 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.
