US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86123
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-59414-1 [SRC logo] 1-1Runout side A
ST-DM-59420 - 59417-1 1-1 [SRC logo]Runout side B
ST-DM-59414-SPLabel side A
ST-DM-59420/59417-SPLabel side B
Ten CityWhatever Makes You Happy
Vinyl pressings
Whatever Makes You Happy
by Ten City · 1990
12 pressings4 countriesDeep HouseGarage HouseElectronic
Whatever Makes You Happy was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Whatever Makes You Happy
9 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 1560
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
October 15, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A7819Atlantic 7567 87819-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A 7819 - A - 1 LYN 27409 MT ⧢Runout etched side A
A 7819 - B - 1 LYN 27410 MTRunout etched side B
A7819 ALabel side A
A7819 BLabel side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A 7819 TAtlantic 7567-86123-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A7819(T) A1 MTSide A runout
A7819(T) B-1 MTSide B runout
A7819(T) ASide A label
A7819(T) BSide B label
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A 7819 TX
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A7819 (TX) A1 PR-RRunout A Side Etched
A7819 TXB1 PR-RRunout B Side Etched
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Eastwest a 7819t sam
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A7819 (T) A2 PR-RSide A etched
A7819 (T) B2 PR-RSide B etched
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Canada | Atlantic 78 61230First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Atlantic 7567-86123-0 / Atlantic A7819TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Atlantic 7567-87819-7 / Atlantic A 7819First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic A 7819 T / Atlantic 7567-86123-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic A 7819 TXFirst year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Eastwest a 7819t samFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Atlantic 0-86123First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Atlantic DMD 1560First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Not On Label 08612312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic A7819 / Atlantic 7567 87819-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1996 | US | Ibadan irc00112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AWhatever Makes You Happy (New York City Mix)8:24
- B1Whatever Makes You Happy (Happy Club Mix)5:06
- B2Whatever Makes You Happy (Underground Dance Mix)5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whatever Makes You Happy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Whatever Makes You Happy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1990 and 1996.
When was Whatever Makes You Happy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Canada, Europe. One of them is Atlantic 0-86123.
How do I tell if my copy of Whatever Makes You Happy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86123, DMD 1560, A7819, A 7819 T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-DM-59414-1 [SRC logo] 1-1 and ST-DM-59420 - 59417-1 1-1 [SRC logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whatever Makes You Happy 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.
