Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1 C 006-82 402EMI Electrola 1C 006-82 402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
82 402 A - 1Etched Side A
82 402 B - 1Etched Side B
Little River BandHappy Anniversary
Vinyl pressings
Happy Anniversary
by Little River Band · 1977
24 pressings13 countriesPop RockRockPop
Happy Anniversary was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Anniversary
19 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2702
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2702
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 4524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 4524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-X49736C F3 • 1(sideways) MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Variant 1 A side runout etch, exc MAST... ✲ stamp
S45-X49868 F3 • 1(sideways) MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Variant 1 B side runout etch, exc MAST... ✲ stamp
S45-X49736C F3 • 1(sideways) MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Variant 2 A side runout etch, exc MAST... ✲ stamp
S45-X49868 F3 • - 31(sideways) MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Variant 2 B side runout etch, exc MAST... ✲ stamp
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 4524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SX49736CA side label
SX49868B side label
S45-X49736C F1 4524 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0
S45-X49868 F1 4524 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | EMI 1567First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Argentina | EMI 1567First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Harvest 4524First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Harvest 4524First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Canada | Harvest 4524First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records PRO-8759First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1 C 006-82 402 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-82 402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Guatemala | EMI 4386First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-82415First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 1049First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 1049First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Peru | EMI 01.21.1185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 2702First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 2702First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 2702First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 4389 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHappy Anniversary4:03
- BThe Inner Light3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Anniversary are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Happy Anniversary are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1977 and 1982.
When was Happy Anniversary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is EMI 1 C 006-82 402.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Anniversary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1 C 006-82 402, EMI 2702, 4524, P-4524) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 82 402 A - 1 and 82 402 B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Anniversary 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.
