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Happy Nation is the debut album by the Swedish pop group Ace of Base. It was initially released in Denmark on 2 November 1992 by Mega Records. During the album's development, the group was significantly influenced by a Jamaican reggae band that was recording in a nearby studio. For its release in North America, Japan, and some Latin American countries, the album was retitled The Sign, featuring a heavily revised track listing along with three new tracks. To coincide with this, Happy Nation was reissued with the new tracks in other territories under the title Happy Nation .
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257 releasesVinyl(25)
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome / PolyGram AB
South Korea“- Printed in Korea -Promo Sticker Edition also released.”
Cat#: 517 749-1 · RG 3402
Happy Nation
chevron_rightArista
BrazilCat#: 150.8206 · MRLP 3206
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music
“- Made In Holland - This edition is the reissue and has the new design layout on labels and has credits on the up perimiter of label un like the first edition.”
Cat#: MRLP 3206
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music
“'Denmark' mentioned on back cover (label's address), 'Made in Germany' printed on vinyl labels. Runouts are stamped. Printed inner sleeve with lyrics of the songs. ℗ & © 1992 Mega Records”
Cat#: MRLP 3206
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music / Metronome
Europe“comes with black Metronome labels. comes with black & white lyrics interior sleeve.”
Cat#: 517 749-1
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMetronome / PolyGram AB
Greece“Made in Greece.”
Cat#: 521 472-1 · 521472-1
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome
Spain“Made in Spain”
Cat#: 517 749-1
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome / PolyGram AB
GreeceCat#: 517 749-2
Happy Nation (U.S. Version) / The Sign
chevron_rightArista
Brazil“This is an LP with the cover of Happy Nation US Version released for Brazil but comes with a LP Vinyl with the "The Sign" title instead of Happy Nation US Version.”
Cat#: 07822-18740-1 · 150.8214
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMega Music
“Made in Holland. Runouts are stamped, except for the last "A" which is etched.”
Cat#: MRLP 3239
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music / Metronome
United Kingdom“For A1, the cover says "Voulez-Vous Danser", but the sticker says "Voulez-Vous Dancer". This is the UK edition with the London Records Design labels layout. - with exclusive licence to London Records 90 ltd.”
Cat#: 517 749-1
Happy Nation
chevron_rightArista
Colombia“Arista Records 01286106017 Ariola De Colombia S.A. BMG Colombia 1993 Right Corners Rounded from Factory as other Ace of Base LP from Colonbia”
Cat#: 01286106017
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome / PolyGram AB
Greece“℗&© 1993 Polygram. Made in Greece. Cat.#s: '517 749-1' on spine. '517 749' on back cover.”
Cat#: 517 749-1 · 517749
Happy Nation
chevron_rightArista
Venezuela“℗ & © 1993 Arista Records, Inc. ℗ 1993 Hecho y distribuido en Venezuela por Inversiones Rodven, bajo licercia BMG International. - This release in comparison to the other Happy Nation releases has a small black boarder around front cover.”
Cat#: ARISTA-7904
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMetronome
SpainCat#: 521 472-1
Happy Nation
chevron_rightArista
Colombia“"U.S. Version" is only mentioned on labels. B1 is misspelled "Voulez-Vous Dancer" on sleeve and label.”
Cat#: 74321180561
Happy Nation / The Sign
chevron_rightArista
Bolivia“- This release is very rare as it is the only release to use the Art and title of "Happy Nation" and the tracklisting of "The Sign". - This & the Brazilian release are the only "Happy Nation" releases that included the songs "Don't Tur...”
Cat#: ARLP 814
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMega Music / Metronome / PolyGram AB
GreeceCat#: 521 472-1
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMega Music / Metronome / PolyGram AB
GreeceCat#: 521 472-1
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMetronome / PolyGram AB
South Korea“Released by PolyGram Limited. Registered No.3 The Ministry Of Culture. Printed in Korea. Track B1 is named "Waiting For Magic" on record and cover. With a 2-page insert (English lyrics etc).”
Cat#: 521 472-1 · RG 3434
Happy Nation
chevron_rightМирумир
Russia“ultimate edition”
Cat#: MIR100761
Happy Nation (Ultimate Edition)
chevron_rightМирумир
Russia“Manufactured in EU Tracks D3 - D5 - previously unreleased on CD/LP”
Cat#: MIR 100761
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightDemon / Playground Music Scandinavia
Europe“Manufactured in the E.U.”
Cat#: DEMREC845
Happy Nation
chevron_rightDemon / Playground Music Scandinavia
Europe“UK National Album Day 2023 release (October 14th) but released on October 13th in Europe. Manufactured in the EU Released with two different hypestickers: 1. (EU) Limited Edition Picture Disc - Marking the 30th anniversary of the class...”
Cat#: 5014797910256 · DEMREC1156
CD(84)
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music
“Spine has the main title as "Happy Nation - The Album". Some copies were issued with a round hype sticker on standard jewel case: incl. | "WHEEL OF FORTUNE" | "ALL THAT SHE WANT'S" | MRCD 3206 All songs recorded at Tuff Studio, except ...”
Cat#: MRCD 3206
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music / Metronome
United Kingdom“Top right of booklet's back cover states the cat# '79 280 4' The disc and back of jewel case cover states the cat# '517 749-2'”
Cat#: 517 749-2 · 79 280 4
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music
South Africa“- Released And Marketed by The David Gresham Record Co.”
Cat#: CDDGR1235
Happy Nation
chevron_rightArista
MexicoCat#: 07822 18740-2
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Records / Metronome
United KingdomCat#: 517 749-2
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music / Metronome
United KingdomCat#: 517 749-2
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music / Metronome
Spain“Made in Spain”
Cat#: 517 749-2
Happy Nation
chevron_rightPossum Records
AustraliaCat#: PDCD 108
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music
“Spine has the main title as "Happy Nation - The Album". All songs recorded at Tuff Studio, except 2, 13 recorded at Swemix Studio, 6, 9, 11, 12 recorded at Cybersound Studio, 7 recorded at Studio Decibel. Direct to CD mastered at Tuff ...”
Cat#: MRCD 3206
Happy Nation
chevron_rightBarclay
FranceCat#: 517 749-2
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music / Metronome
Germany“- Made In Germnay - This edition is identified by its unique Matrix/Runout: 517 749-2 [A] 3 - This edition come with a clear center mold (center of disc) area. And not all white mold as First Edition. ℗ 1993 Metronome Musik GmbH, Hamburg”
Cat#: 517 749-2
Happy Nation
chevron_rightArista
Colombia“- Made In Canada”
Cat#: 01288106017
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music / Metronome
Germany“All songs recorded at Tuff Studio, except 2, 13 recorded at Swemix Studio, 6, 9, 11, 12 recorded at Cybersound Studio, 7 recorded at Studio Decibel. Direct to CD mastered at Tuff Studio. All songs published by Megasong Publishing/Polygr...”
Cat#: 0792 804 · 79 280 4
Happy Nation (U. S. Version)
chevron_rightMega Music / Music Master (3)
Cat#: MRCD 3239
Happy Nation U.S. Version
chevron_rightMetronome
Thailand“© 1995 Metronome ℗ 1995 Metronome”
Cat#: 521 472-2
Happy Nation
chevron_rightArista
Argentina“(c) 1992 Mega Records Denmark Made in Canada.”
Cat#: 07822 18740-2
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightBarclay / Metronome
United Kingdom“This is the US version of the Happy Nation Album. Includes 4 new tracks. Compact disc Digital Audio ℗ 1993 Metronome Music GmbH Hamburg under license of Mega Records, Copenhagen. Track 1, 14: Recorded at SweMix Studios Track 2, 5...”
Cat#: 521 472-2
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMetronome / PolyGram AB
TaiwanCat#: 521 472-2
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMega Music
“Track 1: Recorded at SweMix Studios Track 2: Recorded at Tuff Studios Track 3: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track 4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track 5: Recorded at Tuff Studios Track 6: Recorded at Tuff Studios Track 7: Recorded at...”
Cat#: MRCD 3239 · MRCD3239
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMega Music / Possum Records
Australia“Booklet: Tracks 1, 14 recorded at SweMix Studios. Tracks 2, 5 to 9, 12 recorded at Tuff Studios. Track 3 recorded at Cybersound Studios. Track 4 recorded at Cheiron Studios. Tracks 10 recorded at CyberSound Studio. Track 11 recorded at S...”
Cat#: PDCD 114
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightBarclay / Metronome
United KingdomCat#: 521 472-2
Happy Nation
chevron_rightBarclay / Mega Music / Metronome
France“Engineered, mixed and recorded at Tuff Studio (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 8, 10), engineered and recorded at Swemix Studio (tracks: 2, 13), engineered and recorded at Cybersound Studio (tracks: 6, 9, 11, 12), recorded at Studio Decibel (tracks:...”
Cat#: 517 749-2
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightBarclay / Mega Music
United Kingdom“This is the US version of the Happy Nation Album. Includes 4 new tracks. Compact disc Digital Audio ℗ 1993 Metronome Music GmbH Hamburg under license of Mega Records, Copenhagen. Track 1, 14: Recorded at SweMix Studios Track 2, 5, 6, 7...”
Cat#: 521 472-2
Happy Nation (U. S. Version)
chevron_rightBarclay / Mega Music / Metronome
Europe“Different backcover than the similar European version, Happy Nation. This one also has the logo of "Mega Records" printed on the backcover (left of the Barclay logo). Title on cover and spine is: 'Happy Nation (U. S. Version)', but on d...”
Cat#: 521 472-2
Tape(148)
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome / PolyGram AB
Singapore“- This Cassette Album Edition according to the rights is also released to Singapore & Hong Kong. - This Release included 2 additional Remixes of "All That She Wants" This version the bottom of the cassette shell is clear”
Cat#: 517 749-4
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome / PolyGram AB
Singapore“- This Cassette Album Edition according to the rights is also released to Singapore & Hong Kong. - This Release included 2 additional Remixes of "All That She Wants" This version the bottom of the cassette shell is textured”
Cat#: 517 749-4
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music
Israel“- There is also a Blue Print Edition Cassette release.”
Cat#: MRMC 3206
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music
“Black Cassette with very small square block outer frame, black paper labels with white text Stereo [Dolby System] ® ℗ & © 1992 Mega Records [C Crome for High Quality logo]”
Cat#: MRMC 3206
Happy Nation
chevron_rightArista
Brazil“- This Release Included 2 Additional Remixes..”
Cat#: 715.8206 · MRMC 3206
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome / Polycosmic Records
PhilippinesCat#: 517 749-4
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music
“Thanx: all our parents, nina & nina, lene, maurice, kjeld and everybody else at mega records, denniz pop, the sweemix posse, miami vice, t.o.e.c, john, björn, dave and dennis at tuff studio, xl rec's, skivhugget, dmc, dj promotion, the v...”
Cat#: MRMC 3206
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome
Indonesia“Manufactured And Printed In Indonesia.”
Cat#: 517 749-4
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMega Music
South AfricaCat#: ZDGR 1235
Happy Nation
chevron_rightArista
Peru“All songs listed in Spanish but of course sung in English.”
Cat#: MC-ART 00018740
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome
South Korea“- Printed In South Korea”
Cat#: 517 749-4
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightBarclay / Metronome
United Kingdom“Track A1, B6: Recorded at SweMix Studios Track A2, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B4, B7: Recorded at Tuff Studios Track A3, B2, B5: Recorded at Cybersound Studios Track A4: Recorded at Cheiron Studios Track B3: Recorded at Studios Decibell ...”
Cat#: 521 472-4
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightBarclay / Metronome
France“Marketed by Barclay in France and by London Records in the UK”
Cat#: 521 472-4
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome / PolyGram AB
GreeceCat#: 517 749-4
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMetronome
Europe“Published by Megasong Publishing / PolyGram Songs (tracks A1, A3 to B7) Published by Albert Hammond Music / Realsongs / Edition Sunset Publishing / Warner Chappell / EMI Music / BMG Music (track A2) ℗ 1993 Metronome Musik GmbH, Hamburg u...”
Cat#: 521 472-4
Happy Nation
chevron_rightArista
Bolivia“Hecho en Bolivia por INBOFON y distribuido por Discolandia”
Cat#: ARC 814
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMetronome / PolyGram AB
GreeceCat#: 521 472-4
Happy Nation
chevron_rightArista
Bolivia“- This is the one of the few "Happy Nation" releases that used the tracklisting of USA release of "The Sign" and included the singles "Don't Turn Around", "The Sign" & "Living In Danger" which were not release originally on "Happy Nation...”
Cat#: ARC 814
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMega Music / Metronome
PolandCat#: 521 472-4
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMetronome
Europe“Published by Megasong Publishing / PolyGram Songs (tracks A1, A3 to B7) Published by Albert Hammond Music / Realsongs / Edition Sunset Publishing / Warner Chappell / EMI Music / BMG Music (track A2) ℗ 1993 Metronome Musik GmbH, Hamburg u...”
Cat#: 521 472-4
Happy Nation (U.S. Version)
chevron_rightMetronome
TürkiyeCat#: 521 472-4
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome
Germany“A1, A3, A4, A5, B2 and B4 were recorded at Tuff Studio. A2 and B7 were recorded at Swemix Studio. A6, B3, B5 and B6 were recorded at Cybersound Studio. B1 was recorded at Studio Decibel. - This release does not include the Barclay logo ...”
Cat#: 517 749-4
Happy Nation
chevron_rightBMG Chile S.A. / Mega Music
ChileCat#: 1361003 · 18740-4
Happy Nation
chevron_rightMetronome
ThailandCat#: 517 749-4