UK
June 1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLG 9362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSX-5287-1C C ET 2BSide A runout
45-MSX-5288-1C H ET 2BSide B runout
MSX.5287Side A label
MSX.5288Side B label
Eddie CochranWeekend
Vinyl pressings
Weekend
by Eddie Cochran · 1961
12 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Weekend was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Weekend
8 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
UK
June 1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLG 9362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLG 9362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSX-5287-1C C H 1Runout, side A
45-MSX-5288-1C N H 1Runout, side B
MSX.5287Label, side A
MSX.5288Label, side B
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLG 9362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-MSX-5287-1CRunout A
45-MSX-5288-1CRunout B
MSX 5287Label A
MSX 5288Label B
Belgium
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records 9-5.262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSX 45/5287
MSX 45/5288
Denmark
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 9362London American Recordings 45-HLG 9362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSX-5287-1C
45-MSX-5288-1C
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | London Records HL 9362 / London American Recordings 45-HLG 9362First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | London Records DL 20 437First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9362First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 93627", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 93627", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9362First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 93627", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings HLG 9362First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9362First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9362First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Cruisin' The 50's CASB 00410", 78 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 10", 78 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AWeekend
- BCherished Memories
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Weekend are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Weekend are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1996.
When was Weekend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and more. One of them is London American Recordings 45-HLG 9362, released June 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Weekend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HLG 9362, HLG 9362, 9-5.262, HL 9362) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-MSX-5287-1C C ET 2B and 45-MSX-5288-1C H ET 2B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Weekend 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.
