Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 35 728United Artists Records 35728A
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
35 728 A1/S1B Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped
3 5728 B1/S1B Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped
Slim WhitmanHappy Anniversary
Vinyl pressings
Happy Anniversary
by Slim Whitman · 1974
13 pressings7 countriesRockFolkWorld& Country
Happy Anniversary was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Anniversary
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35728
- Format
- 7"
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35728
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
45 UP 35728 A-1 3
45 UP 35728 B-1 1
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35728
- Format
- 7" · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
UP 35728 A//2 1 11 7Side A
UP 35728 B//1 1 11 2Side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35728
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35728
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | United Artists Records K-5684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | United Artists Records UA 35 728 / United Artists Records 35728AFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Ireland | United Artists Records UP 35728First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-96058First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAK 5684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35728First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35728First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35728First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35728First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35728First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35728First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35728First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW530-XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AHappy Anniversary2:31
- BWhat I Had With You2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Anniversary are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Happy Anniversary are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Happy Anniversary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA 35 728.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Anniversary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA 35 728, UP 35728, UA-XW530-X, K-5684) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 35 728 A1/S1B Made in Germany and 3 5728 B1/S1B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Anniversary 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.
