France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Stax 69011
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Otis ReddingThe Happy Song
Vinyl pressings
The Happy Song
by Otis Redding · 1968
13 pressings1 countryRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
The Happy Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 The Happy Song
3 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Stax 69011Stax 69 011
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
HXCED 69011 A1 TRunout etched side A
HXCED 69011 B TRunout etched side B
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Stax 69011
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
Side A HXCED 69011 A1T
Side B HXCED 69011 B T
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Stax 69011First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | France | Stax 69011 / Stax 69 011First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | France | Stax 69011First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Atlantic ATL 40 274LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | France | Atlantic ATLANTIC 40 274 / ATCO Records ATCO-40274LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | Atlantic 40 274 / ATCO Records 40274LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Atlantic 40 274 / ATCO Records 40 274LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | ATCO Records ATCO-3031LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | ATCO Records Atlantic 40 274LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | ATCO Records 3031LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Atlantic ATLANTIC 40 274 / ATCO Records ATCO 3031LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | Atlantic 40 274 / ATCO Records 40274LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | ATCO Records 3031LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Song2:38
- A2Woman, Lover, A Friend3:18
- A3Treat Her Right2:09
- A4Let Me Come On Home2:51
- A5The Dog2:31
- A6Mr. Pitiful2:38
- B1Open The Door2:19
- B2Try A Little Tenderness4:37
- B3Stand By Me2:47
- B4Scratch My Back2:35
- B5Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out3:08
- B6Don't Mess With Cupid2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Happy Song are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Happy Song are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1968 and 1981.
When was The Happy Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France. One of them is Stax 69011.
How do I tell if my copy of The Happy Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 69011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Happy Song 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.
