US
November 21, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Back Lot Music BLM0251
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Yellow
Pharrell WilliamsHappy
Vinyl pressings
Happy
by Pharrell Williams · 2013
12 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Happy was first pressed on vinyl in 2013. 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
1 pressing came out in 2013, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Back Lot Music BLM0251First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Europe | Not On Label (Pharrell Williams) PICTB6012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | France | Not On Label (Pharrell Williams) PICTB6012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2014 | France | Not On Label (Pharrell Williams) PICTB6112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2014 | Germany | Not On Label PHARHAPPY00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | UK | Happy7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2014 | UK | Not On Label Happy Reggae7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2014 | Germany | Not On Label PHARHAPPY00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2014 | Europe | Columbia 44-105528 / Columbia 8884305363112", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Canada | Pancake Vinyl7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | France | Not On Label (Pharrell Williams) PICTB 61 O BROWN12", Picture Disc, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2022 | France | Not On Label (Pharrell Williams) PICTB 60 O BEIGE12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AHappy3:53
- BJust A Cloud Away2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Happy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2013 and 2022.
When was Happy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2013, in US. One of them is Back Lot Music BLM0251, released November 21, 2013.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLM0251) 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 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.