US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1118
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1118 1
SRM-1-1118 A
SRM-1-1118-5CS SIDE ONE-1̶B̶ A STERLING TJ S1
SRM-1-1118 SIDE A CS-13 STERLING A3 S1
The Chi-LitesHappy Being Lonely
Vinyl pressings
Happy Being Lonely
by The Chi-Lites · 1976
12 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Happy Being Lonely was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Being Lonely
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1118
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P SRM-1-1118 A-CP7 [crossed out] SIDE ONE-7 MASTERDISKRunout Side 1
P SRM-1-1118 SIDE A CP10 STERLING BRunout Side A
SRM-1-1118-HCP SIDE ONE STERLINGSide 1 Variant 1
SRM-1-1118-HCP SIDE A CP11 STERLINGSide A Variant 1
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1118
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1118-2CT SIDE ONE B Sterling TJ T1Side 1 Runout - variant 1
SRM-1-1118 SIDE ONE CT8 Sterling B3 T1Side A Runout - variant 1
T1 SRM-1-1118-2CT SIDE ONE Λ8 STERLING TJSide 1 Runout - variant 2
T1 SRM-1-1118 SIDE A CT8 STERLING B3Side A Runout - variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9100 027
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9100027 1v//1▽420 04 1 1 4A Side
9100027 2v//2▽420 04 1 1 6B Side
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury RJ-7207
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6338 718
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
114 AA 6338 718 1Y1 670 113 03Side 1 runout stamped
114 AA 6338 718 2Y1 670 113 03Side 2 runout stamped
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7207First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7207First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 718First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Mercury 6338 718First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Mercury 9100 027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Mercury 9100 027LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Mercury 90.009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Mercury 6338 718LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Mercury 63 38 718LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Side 1
- A1Happy Being Lonely3:41
- A2Love Can Be Hazardous3:27
- A3If I've Ever Needed You4:06
- A4Vanishing Love3:38
- Side A
- B1I Turn Away5:07
- B2Let Your Love Fall Like Rain4:54
- B3Don't Blame The World3:41
- B4Message To The World3:47
- B5Games People Play3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Being Lonely are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Happy Being Lonely are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Happy Being Lonely first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Japan, Netherlands and more. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-1118.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Being Lonely is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-1118, 9100 027, RJ-7207, 6338 718) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-1118 1 and SRM-1-1118 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Being Lonely 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.
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