US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED 5278
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-5278-A-SPLabel Side A & B
10,000 ManiacsLike The Weather
Vinyl pressings
Like The Weather
by 10,000 Maniacs · 1987
14 pressings7 countriesFolk RockRock
Like The Weather was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Like The Weather
2 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX300829Side A
MX300830Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Elektra 7-69418First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Elektra ED 5278First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Elektra PRO 941877", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | Elektra 969 418-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Philippines | Elektra ER-1387", 45 RPM, Sampler, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Sampler, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Elektra EKR 77 / Elektra 969 418-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 7-694187", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 7-694187", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 7-694187", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 7-694187", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Elektra EKR 77T / Elektra 966 751-012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Elektra EKR 77 / Elektra 969 418-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Elektra EKR 77TW12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Single · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Single · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Elektra 966 751-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Like The Weather (LP Version)
- A2A Campfire Song (LP Version)
- B1Poison In The Well (Live)
- B2Verdi Cries (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like The Weather are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Like The Weather are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Like The Weather first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Australia. One of them is Elektra ED 5278.
How do I tell if my copy of Like The Weather is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ED 5278, 7-69418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-ED-5278-A-SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Like The Weather 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.
