Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
℗1971 B71 ◊Z A1 00 2371 133 S1Side 1 Etched
2 ℗1971 B71 ◊Z A1 00 2371 133 S2Side 2 Etched
Vinyl pressings
Happyning
by James Last · 1971
22 pressings16 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Happyning was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Happyning
16 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4 ℗1971 B71 ◊Z A1 00 2371 133 S1 16 MADE IN SWITZERLANDSide 1 Etched
4 ℗1971 B71 ◊Z A1 00 2371 133 S2 16 MADE IN SWITZERLANDSide 2 Etched
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371-133Polydor 2371 133
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371133 A//1▽420 1 2 3 06Stamped runout, side A
2371133 B//1▽420 12 12 X̶X̶ 04Stamped runout, side B
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Austria
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2371 133 Side 1 G MSide 1 etched
2371 133 Side 2 G MSide 2 etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Polydor 2371133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Austria | Polydor 2371 133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2371 133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2371 133 / Polydor 2371-133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2371 133 / Polydor 2371133LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | Canada | Polydor 2371 133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Chile | Polydor 2371133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2371 133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2371 133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Polydor 2371133 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor MP2195First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Mexico | Polydor 2371 147First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Polydor 2371133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371133 / Polydor 2371.133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Polydor 2371 133 / Polydor 2371-133LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Colombia | Polydor 2371 147LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | Polydor LP 7.221LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Montego Bay2:36
- A2My Sweet Lord4:08
- A3I Hear You Knocking4:24
- A4Neanderthal Man2:19
- A5Girl Of The North Country3:00
- A6Dirty Town3:32
- B1When I'm Dead And Gone3:15
- B2She Came In Through The Bathroom Window3:25
- B3Cotton Fields3:42
- B4Knock Three Times3:07
- B5Ape Man3:22
- B6The Party Is Over3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happyning are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Happyning are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1971 and 1974.
When was Happyning first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 133.
How do I tell if my copy of Happyning is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 133, 2371-133, 2371133, 2371133 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ℗1971 B71 ◊Z A1 00 2371 133 S1 and 2 ℗1971 B71 ◊Z A1 00 2371 133 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happyning 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.
