Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 746
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 B (B = tilted 90° left) 2310 746 S1 320Side A - runout
1 B (B = tilted 90° left) 2310 746 S2 320Side B - runout
Roy EldridgeHappy Time
Vinyl pressings
Happy Time
by Roy Eldridge · 1975
12 pressings9 countriesSwingJazz
Happy Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Time
9 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 746
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310-746
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2310-748̶6 PP-1901 KENDUN A IIRunout side A, variant 1
2310-748̶6 PP-1902 KENDUN A IIRunout side B, variant 1
2310-748̶ 6 PP-1901 3 KENDUN-A I A1Runout side A, variant 2
2310-748̶ 6 PP-1902 3 KENDUN-A I A1Runout side B, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310-746
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2310-0748̷6 PP-1901 3 KENDUN-A I A1Runout, Side A
2310-0̶748̷6 PP 1902 3 KENDUN-A I A5Runout, Side B
(PP-1901)Label, Side A
(PP-1902)Label, Side B
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 746
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX167969Side A label
MX167970Side B label
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 746
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Pablo Records 2310 746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Pablo Records 2310 746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Pablo Records 2310 746First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Pablo Records 2310 746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Pablo Records MW 2158First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Pablo Records 2310 746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Pablo Records 2310-746First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Pablo Records 2310-746First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Yugoslavia | Pablo Records 2310 746 / PGP RTB LP 4408LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | Pablo Records 6328 311LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-628 / Pablo Records 2310 746LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Sweethearts On Parade4:15
- A2Willow Weep For Me6:56
- A3Makin' Whoopee4:39
- A4Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You3:29
- A5All Of Me4:42
- B1I Want A Little Girl4:05
- B2On The Sunny Side Of The Street6:50
- B3I Can't Get Started4:38
- B4Stormy Monday5:12
- B5Let Me Off Uptown3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Time are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Happy Time are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1991.
When was Happy Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Pablo Records 2310 746.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 746, 2310-746, MW 2158) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 B (B = tilted 90° left) 2310 746 S1 320 and 1 B (B = tilted 90° left) 2310 746 S2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Time 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.