US
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1 EKS-74045-A-(CTH) A 1Side A runout
T 1 EKS-74045-B-(CTH) A 1Side B runout
EKS-74045-ASide A label
EKS-74045-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Happy Sad
by Tim Buckley · 1969
35 pressings7 countriesFolk RockJazz-RockJazzRock
Happy Sad 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 Happy Sad
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
EKS-74045-A-(MON) MR ∆13093Runout, side A
EKS-74045-B-(MON) MR ∆13093-XRunout, side B
EKS-74045-ALabel, side A
EKS-74045-BLabel, side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74045
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EKS-74045-A-(ALL)Runout A etched - variant 1
EKS-74045-B-(ALL)Runout B etched - variant 1
EKS-74045-A-(ALL) AD1 3/11/9Runout A etched - variant 2
EKS-74045-B-(ALL) ARC 4-18-9Runout B etched - variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allentown pressing
- Runout / matrix
EKS-74045-A-(ALL)Runout side A, etched
EKS-74045-B-(ALL)Runout side B, etched
EKS-74045-ALabel side A
EKS-74045-BLabel side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-74045
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS 74045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKS 74045 A1Side A variant 1
EKS 74045 B1Side B variant 1
EKS 74045 A1 A 3Side A variant 2
EKS 74045 B1 A 2Side B variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Elektra EKS-74045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Elektra EKS-74045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Elektra EKS-74045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Elektra EKS-74045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Elektra EKS 74045 / Elektra EKS-74045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74045First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-74045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Elektra EKS 74045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74045LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74045LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74045LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKS-74045LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Exulta 42 072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Australia | Elektra EKS-74045LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | Australia | Elektra EKS-74045LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Elektra K 42072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Elektra K 42072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Elektra K 42072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Elektra K 42072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Greece | Elektra 42072LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Elektra K 42072 / Elektra EKS 74045LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | 4 Men With Beards 4M 145LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP-772 / Elektra EKS-74045LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2017 | US | 4 Men With Beards 4M145LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP772 / Elektra MOVLP772LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Rhino Records RES1 74045 / Rhino Records 081227810597LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Elektra R1 74045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Elektra 42072LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Greece | Elektra 42072LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | Elektra K42072 / Elektra K 42072LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Elektra K 42072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-74045LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Strange Feelin'7:49
- A2Buzzin' Fly6:00
- A3Love From Room 109 At The Islander (On Pacific Coast Highway)10:47
- B1Dream Letter5:10
- B2Gypsy Woman12:19
- B3Sing A Song For You2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Happy Sad are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Happy Sad are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
When was Happy Sad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra EKS-74045, released April 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Happy Sad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKS-74045, EKS 74045) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T 1 EKS-74045-A-(CTH) A 1 and T 1 EKS-74045-B-(CTH) A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Happy Sad 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.
