Canada
1996- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius Recordings disco 2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DISCO 2 A [AVC] (NSC) MADE IN CANADARun-out Side A
DISCO 2 AA [AVC] (NSC) MADE IN CANADARun-out Side B
Vinyl pressings
Happy Days
by Paul Jacobs · 1996
17 pressings5 countriesHouseDiscoElectronic
Happy Days was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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
2 pressings came out in 1996, 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.
Canada
1996- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius Recordings DISCO 2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
DISCO 2 A [AVC] (NSC) MADE IN CANADARunout side A
DISCO 2 R [AVC] (NSC) MADE IN CANADARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Canada | Aquarius Recordings disco 2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | Canada | Aquarius Recordings DISCO 2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Deconstruction HAPPY 112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Deconstruction HAPPY 112", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1997 | UK | Deconstruction 74321 51182112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Canada | Aquarius Recordings DISCO 2R9912" | 12" |
| 1999 | Germany | Deep Culture 8573 81035-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Germany | Deep Culture 8573 81034-012" | 12" |
| 1999 | Netherlands | Nightfever NF00412" | 12" |
| 1999 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 248 M12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Defected DEFECT6DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Defected DEFECT6R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Defected DEFECT612" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | Defected DEFECT612", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1999 | UK | Defected DEFECT6R12" | 12" |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Defected DFTD00612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Days (Original Mix)7:38
- A2Happy Days (Funk Mix)5:34
- AA1Happy Days (Dub Mix)8:22
- AA2Happy Days (Barry Harris Disco Fag Mix)6:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Days are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Happy Days are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1996 and 2002.
When was Happy Days first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in Canada. One of them is Aquarius Recordings disco 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Days is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use disco 2, DISCO 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DISCO 2 A [AVC] (NSC) MADE IN CANADA and DISCO 2 AA [AVC] (NSC) MADE IN CANADA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Days 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.