US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Research Craft Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LP-12359-1-Re 2 J.T.Side 1 Etched
LP-12359-2-Re 2 J.T.Side 2 Etched
The Sunshine CompanyHappy Is
Vinyl pressings
Happy Is
by The Sunshine Company · 1967
13 pressings5 countriesSoft RockFolk RockPsychedelic RockSunshine Pop
Happy Is 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 Is
8 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9359
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LP-12359-1 4A-Side Runout Etching (Var. 1)
LP-12359-2 KB-Side Runout Etching (Var. 1)
LP-12359-1 4A-Side Runout Etching (Var. 2)
LP-12359-2RE 4B-Side Runout Etching (Var. 2)
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9359
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
② LP-9359-1Side A runout
② LP-9359-2-ReSide B runout
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12359Imperial LP-9359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2 LP 12359-1Side A etch
2 LP 12359-2 ReSide B etch
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Imperial LP-12359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Imperial LP-12359 / Imperial LP-9359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Imperial LP-12359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Japan | Liberty LP-8649First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Imperial LP-12359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Imperial LP-9359First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Imperial LP-12359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Imperial LP-9359First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Imperial IRL-32656LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Taiwan | Gold Star GSS-7003LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Imperial LP-12359 / Liberty LP-12359LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Liberty LP-9359LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Imperial LP-9359LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Children Could Help Us Find The Way2:16
- A2Up, Up And Away2:10
- A3I Need You3:14
- A4Just Beyond Your Smile2:22
- A5I Just Want To Be Your Friend2:23
- A6Four In The Mornin'2:59
- B1Warm In My Heart2:42
- B2A Year Of Jaine Time2:35
- B3Rain2:40
- B4Love Is A Happy Thing2:45
- B5Back On The Street2:28
- B6Happy1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Is are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Happy Is are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1970.
When was Happy Is first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Imperial LP-12359.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Is is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-12359, LP-9359, LP-8649) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-12359-1-Re 2 J.T. and LP-12359-2-Re 2 J.T.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Is 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.