UK
August 1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 24Decca SPA.24
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL.8964PLabel Side 1 [upturned]
ZAL.8965PLabel Side 2 [upturned]
Tommy SteeleThe Happy World Of Tommy Steele
Vinyl pressings
The Happy World Of Tommy Steele
by Tommy Steele · 1969
10 pressings3 countriesRock & RollRock
The Happy World Of Tommy Steele 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 The Happy World Of Tommy Steele
7 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.
UK
August 1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca PA 24
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-8964.P - 1ASide 1
ARL-8965.P - 1ASide 2
UK
August 1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 24Decca SPA.24
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL.8964PLabel Side 1 [upturned]
ZAL.8965PLabel Side 2 [upturned]
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 24Decca SPA.24
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8964.P.IW JTside 1 runout [stamped]
ZAL-8965:P.IW JTside 2 runout [stamped]
ZAL.8964PLabel Side 1 [upturned]
ZAL.8965PLabel Side 2 [upturned]
UK
August 1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 24Decca SPA.24
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL.8964P-1W 1Label Side 1 [upturned]
ZAL.8965P-1WLabel Side 2 [upturned]
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SPA 24
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Decca SPA 24First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Decca SPA 24 / Decca SPA.24First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SPA 24 / Decca SPA.24First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SPA 24 / Decca SPA.24First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca PA 24First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SPA 24 / Decca SPA.24First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SPA 24 / Decca SPA.24First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | Decca SPA 24LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S/5356 / World Record Club S-5356LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-00955 / World Record Club S/5356LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Nairobi
- A2A Handful Of Songs
- A3Little White Bull
- A4Flash, Bang, Wallop
- A5Rock With The Caveman
- A6The Only Man On The Island
- B1What A Mouth
- B2Singing The Blues
- B3Marriage Type Love
- B4Hit Record
- B5Shiralee
- B6Sweet Georgia Brown
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Happy World Of Tommy Steele are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Happy World Of Tommy Steele are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 1976.
When was The Happy World Of Tommy Steele first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Decca SPA 24, released August 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of The Happy World Of Tommy Steele is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPA 24, PA 24) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL.8964P and ZAL.8965P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Happy World Of Tommy Steele 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.
