Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24 138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
24 138 A HSide A
24 138 A HSide B
ABSide A (tilted)
ACSide B (tilted)
Ivo RobićThe Happy Muleteer
Vinyl pressings
The Happy Muleteer
by Ivo Robić · 1959
11 pressings6 countriesSchlagerPop
The Happy Muleteer was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 The Happy Muleteer
4 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
December 1959- Label and catalog number
- Laurie Records 3045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP62384-1CRunout side A
ZTSP62385-1DRunout side B
ZTSP 62384Label side A
ZTSP 62385Label side B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 45-H. 239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1983 X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Quality 1983 XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Germany | Polydor 24 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Fontana 45-H. 239First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Laurie Records 3045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Denmark | Polydor 66810 / Polydor NH 668107", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Polydor 24 138 / Polydor 241387", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Polydor 220 1387", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1960 | Germany | Polydor 24 1387", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Fontana 45-H.239 / Fontana 267 096 TF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor NH 66 8107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Polydor N H 66 8107", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AThe Happy Muleteer
- BRhondaly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Happy Muleteer are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Happy Muleteer are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was The Happy Muleteer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Germany, US, UK, Canada. One of them is Polydor 24 138.
How do I tell if my copy of The Happy Muleteer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24 138, 3045, 45-H. 239, 1983 X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 24 138 A H and 24 138 A H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Happy Muleteer 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.
