UK
May 16, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W0027TWarner Bros. Records W 0027 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W002 (T) ASide A runout
W0027 (T) B W4383 BcSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Shiny Happy People
by R.E.M. · 1991
20 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Shiny Happy People was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Shiny Happy People
20 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W0027TWarner Bros. Records W 0027 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W0027(T)-A BLRunout, side A, variant 1
W0027(T)-B1 WH382 BLRunout, side B, variant 1
W0027(T)-A A 1Runout, side A, variant 2
W0027(T)-B1 WH382 BcRunout, side B, variant 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W0027Warner Bros. Records W 0027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W 0027-A-x BC LYN 28777 -Runout, A-side, etched, variant 1
W 0027-B-1 BC LYN 28778 W 4381Runout, B-side, etched, variant 1
W 0027-A-x BC LYN 28777 - ORunout, A-side, etched, variant 2
W 0027-B-1 BC LYN 28778 W 4381 DRunout, B-side, etched, variant 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W0027TWarner Bros. Records W 0027 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W 0027 (T) A2 PR-P ASide A runout, etched
W.0027 (T) B2 PR-P ASide B runout, etched
W 0027 (T) A*Side A label
W 0027 (T) B*Side B label
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 0027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W0027
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
SIDE A 27N 28777- W0027-A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 80165 / Warner Bros. Records 19242-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 5439-19307-7 / Warner Bros. Records W0027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 9362-40078-0 / Warner Bros. Records W0027TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records W0027 / Warner Bros. Records 5439-19307-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 9362-40078-0 / Warner Bros. Records W0027TFirst year12", Single, Mispress | 12", Single, Mispress |
| 1991 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records W0027 / Warner Bros. Records 5439-19307-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 5439-19307-7 / Warner Bros. Records W0027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Warner Bros. Records 5439-19307-7 / Warner Bros. Records W0027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records PRO-567First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records 7-19242First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB77-733First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 1378First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W0027T / Warner Bros. Records W 0027 (T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W0027 / Warner Bros. Records W 0027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W0027T / Warner Bros. Records W 0027 (T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AShiny Happy People3:43
- B1Forty Second Song (Non LP Track)1:20
- B2Losing My Religion (Live Acoustic Version)4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shiny Happy People are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Shiny Happy People are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Shiny Happy People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Ecuador, Europe and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records W0027T, released May 16, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Shiny Happy People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W0027T, W0027, W 0027, 7-19242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W002 (T) A and W0027 (T) B W4383 Bc. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shiny Happy People 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.
