UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 3413
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Russ ConwayHappy Days
Vinyl pressings
Happy Days
by Russ Conway · 1961
10 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Happy Days was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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
7 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1373
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2179-IN
XAX 2180-IN
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33OSX 1373Columbia 33-OSX-1373
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAX 2179-INSide 1
XAX 2180-INSide 2
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCXO 3143
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
New Zealand
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33MSX 1373
- Format
- LP, Mono
New Zealand
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCXM 3413Columbia SCXM.3413
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Columbia 33OSX 1373 / Columbia 33-OSX-1373First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Australia | Columbia SCXO 3143First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Columbia 33MSX 1373First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Columbia SCXM 3413 / Columbia SCXM.3413First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | South Africa | Columbia 33JSX 1373First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Columbia SCX 3413First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1373First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | World Record Club ST. 700 / World Record Club T 700LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | UK | World Record Club T 700 / World Record Club T. 700LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Columbia 33SX 1373LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Happy Days Are Here Again
- A2In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree
- A3Baby Face
- A4The Best Things In Life Are Free
- A5Have You Ever Been Lonely
- A6Shine
- A7Deep In The Heart Of Texas
- A8Boomps-A-Daisy
- A9Jealousy
- A10We'll All Go Riding On A Rainbow
- B1Old Pi-Anna Rag
- B2All I Do Is Dream Of You
- B3The More We Are Together
- B4Me And My Shadow
- B5You Always Hurt The One You Love
- B6You Are My Sunshine
- B7When I Grow Too Old To Dream
- B8I Cried For You
- B9Look For The Silver Lining
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Days are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Happy Days are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1968.
When was Happy Days first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. One of them is Columbia SCX 3413.
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 SCX 3413, 33SX 1373, 33OSX 1373, SCXO 3143) 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 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.
