US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Planet AS-11407
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Red
- Runout / matrix
ASS-11407-A1-RE-AR B-14008 (1)A-side runout
ASS-11407-B1-RE-AR B-14009 (1)B-side runout
Pointer SistersHappiness
Vinyl pressings
Happiness
by Pointer Sisters · 1978
11 pressings5 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Happiness was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Happiness
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Planet AS-11407
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Orange
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Planet AS-11407
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ASS - 11407 - A1 - RE - AR B-14008
ASS - 11407 - B1 - RE - AR B-14009 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Planet AS-11407
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ASS - 11407 - A1 - RE - AR B-14008Runout A
ASS - 11407 - B1 - RE - AR B-14009 2Runout B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Planet AS-11407
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Orange
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Planet AS-11403
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Planet 12 341First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Planet P-411EFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Planet ELK 220 27First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Planet AS-11407First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Planet AS-11407First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Planet AS-11407First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Planet AS-11407First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Planet AS-11407First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Planet AS-11403First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | Europe | Planet PL 2202712", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1979 | US | Planet AS-1140712", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHappiness5:47
- BFire3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happiness are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Happiness are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Happiness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, France, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is Planet AS-11407.
How do I tell if my copy of Happiness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS-11407, AS-11403, 12 341, P-411E) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ASS-11407-A1-RE-AR B-14008 (1) and ASS-11407-B1-RE-AR B-14009 (1). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happiness 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.
