Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 658
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Happy Summer Night
by James Last · 1976
16 pressings13 countriesBalladSchlagerPop
Happy Summer Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Summer Night
12 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 12 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 658Polydor 2371658
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371658 A//3 420 04 13 6Side A
2371658 B//2 420 041 11 8Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Peters International, Inc. PLD 7099
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
October 1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MP 3048
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 658Polydor 2371658
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371658 ASide A
2371658 BSide B
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 658
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Polydor 2371 658 / Polydor 2371658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Austria | Polydor 2371 658First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Polydor 2371 658-18 / Polydor 2371 658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2371 658LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 64475LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 64 475LP, Album, Club Edition, Promo · Promo, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Promo · Promo, Club edition |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2371 658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Ireland | Polydor 2371 658 / Polydor 2371658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Polydor 2371 658 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Polydor 2489 535First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Polydor 2371 658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Polydor 23 71 658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 195LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2371 658 / Polydor 2371658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Peters International, Inc. PLD 7099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Jalousie4:23
- A2Light Up And Be Happy4:38
- A3The House Of The Rising Sun4:27
- A4Save Me3:00
- A5Photographs (Bring Back The Memories)4:18
- B1Secret Love5:55
- B2Granada4:32
- B3Happy Summer Night4:00
- B4Summer Of 423:20
- B5Dolannes Melody3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Summer Night are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Happy Summer Night are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Happy Summer Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 658.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Summer Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 658, PLD 7099, MP 3048, 2371 658-18) 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 Happy Summer Night 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.
