Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 373
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6 AF 2371 373 S1 ℗1973 320Runout side A
2 Z 2371 373 S2 ℗1973 320Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Happy Hammond
by James Last · 1973
17 pressings13 countriesEasy ListeningJazzLatinPop
Happy Hammond was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Hammond
17 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 373
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 373 S1 ℗ 1973 320 2.2A FSide A
2371 373 S1 ℗ 1973 320 73 ESide B
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 373
- Format
- LP, Album, Mixed, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2371 373 S1 ℗ 1973 320 2 HRunout side A
2371 373 S2 ℗ 1973 320 2 0Runout side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 373
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 373
- Format
- LP, Album
Austria
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 373
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Austria | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album, Mixed, Stereo | LP, Album, Mixed, Stereo |
| 1973 | India | Polydor 2371 373 / Polydor 2371373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Polydor 2371 373 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Polydor 2371 373 A / Polydor 2371 373 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Polydor 2371 373First yearLP, Album, Mixed | LP, Album, Mixed |
Tracklist
- A1aMatilda, Matilda
- A1bHi-Lili, Hi-Lo
- A1cMusic! Music! Music!
- A2aBrazilian Love Song
- A2bMaruzzella
- A2cLovely Friday
- A3aYou Do Something To Me
- A3bThree Little Words
- A3cI Want To Be Happy
- A4aManha De Carnaval
- A4bYellow Bird
- A5aTampico
- A5bMoonlight And Roses
- A5cSong Of India
- B1aSucu, Sucu
- B1bDie Carmen Sagt "Si Si"
- B1cMinnie Von Trinidad
- B2aIt Had To Be You
- B2bSweet Caroline
- B2cGreen Dungeries
- B3aSweet Georgia Brown
- B3bYou Are My Lucky Star
- B3cWho's Sorry Now
- B4aThe Touch Of Your Lips
- B4bPart Of Me
- B5aVieni, Vieni
- B5bCachita
- B5cUn Poco Rio
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Hammond are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Happy Hammond are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Happy Hammond first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 373.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Hammond is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 373, 2371 373 L, 2371 373 A, XL 171 138) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6 AF 2371 373 S1 ℗1973 320 and 2 Z 2371 373 S2 ℗1973 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Hammond 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.
