US
January 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2315
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10833A side label
10834B side label
The Four KnightsOh, Happy Day
Vinyl pressings
Oh, Happy Day
by The Four Knights · 1953
13 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
Oh, Happy Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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
8 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-10833-N2 Anvil-type symbolSide A runout
45-10834-N2 Anvil-type symbolSide B runout
(45-10833)Side A label
(45-10834)Side B label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F 2315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CAP 45-10833 XStamped Side A
CAP 45-10834 XStamped Side B
Li. - La.Etched Side A
45-10833Label A
US
January 1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2315
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10833-N1A side label
10834-N2B side label
Australia
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-203
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX50829 10834 2·45Side A runout etched
MX50830 10833 2·25Side B runout etched
MX50829Side A label
MX50830Side B label
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F-1074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-203First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records F-1074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1074First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 2315First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F2315First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records F 2315First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2315First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records 2315First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80 346Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 2315Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP203Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records C 2315Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | Telefunken Capitol CL 2315Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOh, Happy Day
- BA Million Tears
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh, Happy Day are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Oh, Happy Day are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Oh, Happy Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany. One of them is Capitol Records 2315, released January 1953.
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 2315, F2315, F 2315, CP-203) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10833 and 10834. 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.