Italy
July 31, 1983- Label and catalog number
- American Disco AMD 004
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMD-004-A dT 25-7-83Runout side A
AMD-004-B dT 25-7-83Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Happy Children
by P. Lion · 1983
39 pressings12 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Happy Children was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Children
17 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Italy
July 31, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records AMD 004
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMD-004-A dT 25-7-83Runout side A
AMD-004-B dT 25-7-83Runout side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records NP 004Discomagic Records NP AMD 004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMD 004 - A dT 1-09-83 HAPPY CHILDRENRunout area side A
AMD 004 - B dT 1-09-83 HAPPY CHILDRENRunout area side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records AMD 004
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
AMD-004-A (25-7-83)Side A
AMD-004-B (25-7-83)Side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 346
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 346
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | Carrere TDS 232First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 8302 / Carrere 8.302First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 13321 / Carrere 13.321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 13321 / Carrere 13.321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 8302 / Carrere 8.302First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Greece | Carrere 052-2000886 / EMI 052-2000886First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records NP 004 / Discomagic Records NP AMD 004First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records AMD 004First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | CBS CBS A 3922First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 12.3922First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A-3922 / Discomagic Records CBS A 3922First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 3922First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Carrere CART 346First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Carrere CAR 346First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | US | Carrere 4Z9 05143First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 50012", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Discomagic Records AMD 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1991 | Belgium | International Dance Music 6970 RSS 09-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Belgium | International Dance Music 6970 RSM 0912", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Italy | Ice Record ICE 00100512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 2009 | Germany | Drizzly DRIZZLY10012", Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1002-1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro AMD00412", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1049-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AHappy Children (Vocal)6:30
- BHappy Children (Instrumental)6:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Children are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Happy Children are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 2021.
When was Happy Children first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, UK, US, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is American Disco AMD 004, released July 31, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Children is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMD 004, NP 004, CART 346, CAR 346) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMD-004-A dT 25-7-83 and AMD-004-B dT 25-7-83. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Children 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.