US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9878
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 150315-1AA-Side Label
XSM 150316-1AB-Side Label
XSM-150315-1B 0A-Side variation
XSM-150316-1B 0 AB-Side variation
The Statler BrothersOh Happy Day
Vinyl pressings
Oh Happy Day
by The Statler Brothers · 1969
15 pressings4 countriesCountryGospelFolkWorld
Oh Happy Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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
3 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
August 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9878
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSM 150315A-Side Label
XSM 150316B-Side Label
New Zealand
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 473697
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473697First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9878First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia CS 9878First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Harmony KH 31560LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Harmony KH 31560LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 31560 / Columbia C 31560LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Priority Records PU 37709LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | CBS Special Products P 17714LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Reader's Digest RDA-089/A / Columbia Special Products RB4-089-1LP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 234081LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 9878LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9878LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9878LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9878 / Columbia PC 9878LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9878LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Oh Happy Day
- A2How Great Thou Art
- A3King Of Love
- A4Are You Washed In The Blood
- A5Pass Me Not
- A6Daddy Sang Bass
- B1Less Of Me
- B2Things God Gave Me
- B3Led Out Of Bondage
- B4Just In Time
- B5The Fourth Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Happy Day are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Oh Happy Day are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1984.
When was Oh Happy Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia CS 9878.
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 CS 9878, SBP 473697) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM 150315-1A and XSM 150316-1A. 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.
