US
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 72579
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
72579ASide A Label
72579BSide B Label
Sun RaDays Of Happiness
Vinyl pressings
Days Of Happiness
by Sun Ra · 1979
11 pressings1 countrySoul-JazzFree FunkFree JazzJazz-Funk
Days Of Happiness was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Days Of Happiness
7 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 72579
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
72579-ASide A etched
72579 BSide B etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 72579
- Format
- LP, Album · Orange Label
- Runout / matrix
72579ASide A Label
72579BSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 72579
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 72579
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 72579
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
72579ASide A Label
72579BSide B Label
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 72579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 72579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 72579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 72579First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 72579First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 72579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | El Saturn Records 72579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | El Saturn Records 72579LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | El Saturn Records 72579LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Cosmic Myth Records CMR 003LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | El Saturn Records 72579LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Days Of Happiness
- A2Magic City Blues
- A3Tenderness
- B1Blithe Spirit Dance
- B2God Is More Than Love Can Ever Be!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Days Of Happiness are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Days Of Happiness are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1979 and 2018.
When was Days Of Happiness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US. One of them is El Saturn Records 72579.
How do I tell if my copy of Days Of Happiness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72579) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 72579A and 72579B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Days Of 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.
