Sweden
1992- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label LEGACY PROMO 12"
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
LEGACY PROMO 12" LP 921207 PD-CRA-Side Runout, Etched
Legacy Of SoundHappy
Vinyl pressings
Happy
by Legacy Of Sound · 1992
10 pressings5 countriesGarage HouseElectronic
Happy was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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
1 pressing came out in 1992, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Sweden | Not On Label LEGACY PROMO 12"First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1993 | Germany | Direct Effect SPV 050-10325-R12" | 12" |
| 1993 | Germany | Direct Effect SPV 050-1032512" | 12" |
| 1993 | Netherlands | Ariola 74321 12320 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Sweden | Ariola 74321 12320 112", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Sweden | BMG 74321 14293112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1993 | UK | RCA HAP 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | BMG 07863 62522 1 / RCA Records Label 07863 62522 112" | 12" |
| 1993 | US | RCA RDAB-62522-1 / RCA 07863 62522-1Promo, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | Promo, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Direct Effect SPV 050-1032512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Happy (Nice & Stoned Club Mix)7:48
- A2Happy (After Hour Mix)4:48
- A3Happy (Radio Version)4:02
- A4Happy (Nice & Stoned Dub)5:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Happy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 1993.
When was Happy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Sweden. One of them is Not On Label LEGACY PROMO 12".
How do I tell if my copy of Happy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LEGACY PROMO 12") and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LEGACY PROMO 12" LP 921207 PD-CR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy 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.