US
1960- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 66204 1A BellSoundRunout side A
ZTSP 66205 1B BellSoundRunout side B
ZTSP 66204Label side A
ZTSP 66205Label side B
Marv JohnsonHappy Days / Baby, Baby
Vinyl pressings
Happy Days / Baby, Baby
by Marv Johnson · 1960
10 pressings5 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Happy Days / Baby, Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Days / Baby, Baby
9 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 66204 1C Bell SoundSide A Runout
ZTSP 66205 1C Bell SoundSide B Runout
ZTSP 66204Side A Label
ZTSP 66205Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 66204Side A Label
ZTSP 66205Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 66204Side A Label
ZTSP 66205Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 66204Side A Label
ZTSP 66205Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 66204 1BRunout side A
ZTSP 66205 1ARunout side B
ZTSP 66204Label side A
ZTSP 66205Label side B
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-273XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Germany | Heliodor 453 208First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLT 9265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | United Artists Records UA 273First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1960 | US | United Artists Records UA 273First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | United Artists Records UA-273First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | United Artists Records UA-273First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | United Artists Records UA 273First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | United Artists Records UA 273First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-17577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHappy Days2:38
- BBaby, Baby2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Days / Baby, Baby are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Happy Days / Baby, Baby are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was Happy Days / Baby, Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is United Artists Records UA 273.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Days / Baby, Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA 273, UA-273, 45-HLT 9265, UA-273X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZTSP 66204 1A BellSound and ZTSP 66205 1B BellSound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Days / Baby, Baby 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.
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