US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Coed CO 552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M7OW 8830A-side label
M7OW 8831B-side label
Johnny MaestroMr. Happiness
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Happiness
by Johnny Maestro · 1961
11 pressings5 countriesDoo WopRock
Mr. Happiness was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Mr. Happiness
8 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Coed CO-552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M7OW 8830A-side label
M7OW 8831B-side label
M7 0W8830--5CDeadwax A
M7 0W8831--1CDeadwax B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Coed CO 552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M7OW 8830A-side label
M7OW 8831B-side label
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 909
- Format
- 7", Single Sided, Single
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 909
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 M70W 8830-INA-side runout
45 M70W 8831-INB-side runout
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Zirkon Records 1068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Zirkon Records 1068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Zirkon Records 1068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Japan | Angel Records HM-1132First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 909First year7", Single Sided, Single | 7", Single Sided, Single |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 909First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Coed CO 552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Coed CO-552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Coed CO 552First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Music Service MS 810497" | 7" |
| ? | France | Music Service 810497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Universum Records GO. 5227", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AMr. Happiness2:17
- BTest Of Love2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Happiness are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mr. Happiness are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Mr. Happiness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is Coed CO 552.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Happiness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CO 552, CO-552, 45-POP 909, 1068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M7OW 8830 and M7OW 8831. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Happiness 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.