UK
December 1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARISD 551
- Format
- 7", Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
Vinyl pressings
Read 'Em And Weep
by Barry Manilow · 1983
22 pressings11 countriesVocalBalladPop
Read 'Em And Weep was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Read 'Em And Weep
20 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 9 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 551
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 551 A // 1▽420 T 11 10Runout area side A
ARIST 551 B // 1▽420 T 11Runout area side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12 551Arista ARIST 12551
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 551
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Christmas Card
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 551 A // 1▽420 T 11 10Runout, side A
ARIST 551 B // 1▽420 T 11Runout, side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12 551Arista ARIST 12551
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIDJ 551
- 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Arista AS 1-9101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 106 036 / Arista 106036-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista ARI 8359First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 601 131First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 551First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Arista 7RS-88First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 8359First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Arista B-106.036First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Arista B-106.036 / Arista B-106036First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 551First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 12 551 / Arista ARIST 12551First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIDJ 551First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 551First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 12 551 / Arista ARIST 12551First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Arista AS 1-9101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista K-93117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARead 'Em And Weep
- BOne Voice (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Read 'Em And Weep are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Read 'Em And Weep are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Read 'Em And Weep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Arista ARISD 551, released December 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Read 'Em And Weep is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARISD 551, ARIST 551, ARIST 12 551, ARIDJ 551) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Read 'Em And Weep 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.
