Switzerland
1968- Label and catalog number
- Ex Libris XL 172 034A&M Records XL 172 034
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana BrassHappening
Vinyl pressings
Happening
by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass · 1968
11 pressings3 countriesLatin JazzEasy ListeningJazzLatin
Happening was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Happening
2 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
Switzerland
1968- Label and catalog number
- Ex Libris XL 172 034A&M Records 99-172 034
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Special Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4 p1968 19 oZ xx 36 P 92122 S1 28Runout side A
4 p 1968 19 oZ 36 P 92122 S2 28Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | A&M Records 6872LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Boek En Plaat C-130/2 / A&M Records 92 122LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1968 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 034 / A&M Records XL 172 034First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 034 / A&M Records 99-172 034First yearLP, Compilation, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | A&M Records P 92 122 / Bertelsmann Club 92 122LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Germany | A&M Records H 894/8LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 6872LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 034 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172034LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 171 034 / A&M Records XL 171 034LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 034 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 034LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 034 / A&M Records XL 172 034LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1A Banda
- A2My Heart Belongs To Daddy
- A3The Happening
- A4Bittersweet Samba
- A5Bud
- A6Carmen
- B1The Love Nest
- B2With A Little Help From My Friends
- B3The Trolley Song
- B4Lollipops And Roses
- B5Cowboys And Indians
- B6A Taste Of Honey
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happening are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Happening are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Happening first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Switzerland. One of them is Ex Libris XL 172 034.
How do I tell if my copy of Happening is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XL 172 034) 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 Happening 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.
