Scandinavia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 88 437 DYMercury 88 437
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
10 AA88437 1Y 320A side runout, stamped
10 AA88437 2Y 320B side runout, stamped
Lee Patterson SingersOh Happy Day
Vinyl pressings
Oh Happy Day
by Lee Patterson Singers · 1969
13 pressings6 countriesGospelFunk / Soul
Oh Happy Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Oh Happy Day
1 pressing came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Scandinavia | Mercury 88 437 DY / Mercury 88 437First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Fontana 6434 001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Mercury 88 437 DYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Mercury 88 437 DYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Mercury 88 437 DYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Mercury 88 437 DYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Mercury 9279 461LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Fontana 9286 877LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Mercury 88 437 DYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Mercury 9279 461LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 88 437 DYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 9279 462LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury SRW 16412 / Wing Records SRW 16412LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Oh Happy Day3:25
- A2Just A Closer Walk With Thee2:12
- A3He's Got The Whole World...1:59
- A4Weeping Mary0:54
- A5Swing Low, Sweet Chariot1:59
- B1Go Tell It On The Mountain2:49
- B2Kumbaya2:30
- B3Wade In The Water1:51
- B4Just As I Am2:23
- B5Amen2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Happy Day are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Oh Happy Day are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Oh Happy Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Scandinavia. One of them is Mercury 88 437 DY.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh Happy Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 88 437 DY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA88437 1Y 320 and 10 AA88437 2Y 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh Happy Day 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.