US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Cadet LPS·847Cadet LPS 847
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STM-4971-2 #18884-S LPS-847 Side 1 OsRunout side A
STM-4972-2 #18885-S LPS-847 Side 2 OsRunout side B
Etta JamesLosers Weepers
Vinyl pressings
Losers Weepers
by Etta James · 1970
11 pressings4 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Losers Weepers was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Losers Weepers
4 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Cadet LPS 847
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Cadet LPS 847
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STM-4971-2 I [symbol] #18884-S LPS-847 Side 1 [etched sign] DSide 1, I [symbol] and D stamped
STM-4972-2 [symbol] #18885-S LPS-847 Side 1 [etched sign] V DSide 2, [symbol] V D stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Cadet LPS 847
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STM-4971-2 #18884-S LPS-847 Side 1Side A etching
STM-4972-2 #18885-S LPS-847 Side 2Side B etching
18884Side A label
18885Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Cadet LPS·847 / Cadet LPS 847First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Cadet LPS 847First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Cadet LPS 847First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Cadet LPS 847LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1970 | US | Cadet LPS 847First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Brazil | Fermata SFB 323LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Brazil | Fermata SFB-323LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Brazil | Fermata SFB 323LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Italy | Cadet LPS. 847LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Chess HJC 209LP | LP |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-847LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Take Out Some Insurance2:58
- A2I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good4:30
- A3I Think It's You3:56
- A4Someone3:50
- A5Losers Weepers2:33
- A6Weepers2:33
- B1You're The Fool2:40
- B2Hold Back My Tears6:07
- B3For All We Know3:28
- B4Look At The Rain3:04
- B5Ease Away A Little Bit At A Time3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Losers Weepers are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Losers Weepers are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Losers Weepers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Cadet LPS·847.
How do I tell if my copy of Losers Weepers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPS·847, LPS 847) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STM-4971-2 #18884-S LPS-847 Side 1 Os and STM-4972-2 #18885-S LPS-847 Side 2 Os. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Losers Weepers 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.
