US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E 2125-1 45Runout Side A
E 2126-1 45Runout Side B
E-2125Label Side A
E-2126Label Side B
The Five SatinsOh Happy Day
Vinyl pressings
Oh Happy Day
by The Five Satins · 1957
10 pressings2 countriesDoo WopRock
Oh Happy Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Oh Happy Day
6 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1014
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E-2125Side A
E-2126Side B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E 2125-1 45Runout Side A
E 2126-1 45Runout Side B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E-2125Label side A
E-2126Label side B
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Regency 601X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E-2125-45A side label
E-2126-45B side label
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Regency 601XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1014First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1014First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL-14727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Ember Records E-10147", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Ember Records E-10147", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-4237", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AOh Happy Day2:15
- BOur Love Is Forever2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Happy Day are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Oh Happy Day are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Oh Happy Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Ember Records E-1014.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh Happy Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-1014, 601X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E 2125-1 45 and E 2126-1 45. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh Happy Day 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.
