US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 7291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-17183-1ARunout A Side
M-17195-1ARunout B Side
MercyLove Can Make You Happy
Vinyl pressings
Love Can Make You Happy
by Mercy · 1969
13 pressings12 countriesPop RockPop
Love Can Make You Happy 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 Love Can Make You Happy
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX160175A
MX160176B
Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Inc. WCS 35.014
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 7291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records A 7291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-17183 S-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
M-17195 S-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
M-17 183Label side A
M-17 195Label side B
Jamaica
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 7291
- 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Inc. WCS 35.014First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 7291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records A 7291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Jamaica | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 7291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBS 31First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records H 480 / Hispavox H 480First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 7291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Warner Bros. Records WB 72917", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Argentina | Music Hall 31.2577", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | France | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WV 51277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 320447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 72917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove Can Make You Happy3:22
- BHappy As Can Be "La La La"1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Can Make You Happy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Love Can Make You Happy are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Love Can Make You Happy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records 7291.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Can Make You Happy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7291, WCS 35.014, A 7291, WBS 31) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-17183-1A and M-17195-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Can Make You 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.