US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM 6362 XRunout, Side A, Etched
IM 6361Runout, Side B, Etched
IM-6362Label Side A
IM-6351Label Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Happy
by The Sunshine Company · 1967
10 pressings7 countriesSunshine PopRockPop
Happy was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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
10 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 7 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-6362 ① 66247Runout, Side A, Etched
IM-6367 ① 66247Runout, Side B, Etched
IM-6362Label Side A
IM-6367Label Side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Audition Copy
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Audition Copy
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBF 15008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IRK-1929
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Imperial IRK-1929First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Brazil | RCA Victor FC-55026First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Imperial IM. 66247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Greece | Liberty IMB 13004 GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Imperial IRK-1929First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Liberty LBF 15008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 66247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 66247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 66247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 66247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHappy1:55
- BBlue May2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Happy are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Happy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Imperial 66247.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66247, LBF 15008, IRK-1929, FC-55026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM 6362 X and IM 6361. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.