Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 019
- Format
- LP, Compilation
James LastHappy Summer Party
Vinyl pressings
Happy Summer Party
by James Last · 1980
11 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningPopFolkWorld
Happy Summer Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Party
6 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australasia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 019
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 019
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2372 019 S1 320 1 AΛ1 3Side A runout stamped
2372 019 S1 320 1 AΛ1 3Side B runout stamped
2372 019 1Label side A
2372 019 2Label side B
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2475 637
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2475 637 1Y 1 670 112 06Runout Side A - Variant 1
2475 637 2Y 1 670 113 03Runout Side B - Variant 1
2475 637 1Y 1 670 118 06Runout Side A - Variant 2
2475 637 2Y 1 670 112 03Runout Side B - Variant 2
Philippines
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2372 019
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2372 019 S 1 320Side A runout, stamped
2372 019 S 2 320Side B runout, stamped
South Africa
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 5001
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
POLY 5001 A-5
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australasia | Polydor 2372 019First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2372 019First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2372 019First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 28 368-9LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2475 637First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Philippines | Polydor 2372 019First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | Polydor 5001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия С60-17867-8LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия С60—17867-8LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60-17867-8LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60-17867-8LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Copacabana3:49
- A2South Of The Border3:35
- A3Valencia2:44
- A4Quando Sali Di Cuba (Once On A Sunday Morning)3:28
- A5Cachita3:06
- A6Ave Maria No Morro4:35
- A7Sly Mongoose2:41
- A8Spanish Eyes2:55
- B1Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Perhaps? Perhaps? Perhaps?)2:51
- B2The Lonely Shepherd (Der Einsame Hirte)4:25
- B3El Condor Pasa3:08
- B4Granada3:54
- B5The Wedding Song (There Is Love)3:36
- B6La Sorella2:56
- B7Guantanamera3:17
- B8The Summer Knows (Summer Of 42)2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Summer Party are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Happy Summer Party are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1986.
When was Happy Summer Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, Australasia, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Polydor 2372 019.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Summer Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2372 019, 2475 637, 5001) 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 Party 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.
