US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7138F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G7138F-63058-83B 1-S-08A G-7138-ARunout Side A etched
G7138F-63075-116B RG-1 2-S-08A G-7138-BRunout Side B etched
63058-SLabel Side A
63075-SLabel Side B
The TemptationsHappy People / Happy People (Instrumental)
Vinyl pressings
Happy People / Happy People (Instrumental)
by The Temptations · 1974
26 pressings15 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Happy People was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 People
20 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 12 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7138F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7138F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G7138F-63058-83B 1-5-08 A G-7138-ARunout A-side etched
G7138F-63075-116B RE-1 2-5-08 A G-7138-BRunout B-side etched
63058-SLabel A
63075-SRE1Label B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7138F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7138F A
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7138F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Motown G 7138FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown G 7138FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 004-96143 / Tamla Motown 2C 004 - 96.143First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-96 143 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-96 143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Greece | Tamla Motown TMG 931First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Greece | Tamla Motown TMG 9317", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM - NP 64213 / Tamla Motown TSM NP 64213First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Motown JET-2286First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Motown JET-2286First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM 900First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Panama | Gordy G 7138FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 431First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 931First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 931First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Gordy G 7138FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | Japan | Motown VIP 20237", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHappy People3:29
- BHappy People (Instrumental)2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy People are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Happy People are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Happy People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Gordy G 7138F.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7138F, G 7138F A, TMG 931, 2C 004-96143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G7138F-63058-83B 1-S-08A G-7138-A and G7138F-63075-116B RG-1 2-S-08A G-7138-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy People 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.
