US
August 1953- Label and catalog number
- Abbott Record Co. 140
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
140-AA-side runout
140-BB-side runout
140aA-side label
140bA-side label
Mitchell TorokCaribbean / Weep Away
Vinyl pressings
Caribbean / Weep Away
by Mitchell Torok · 1953
20 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Caribbean / Weep Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Caribbean / Weep Away
7 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Abbott Record Co. 140-45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Abbott Record Co. 140-45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
140-A-45 <E>A-Side/stamped
140-B-45 <E>B-Side/stamped
140a-45Label A-Side
140b-45Label B-Side
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Abbott Record Co. 140-45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
140-A-45 <E>A-Side Runout
140-B-45 <E>B-Side Runout
140aA-Side Label
140bB-Side Label
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1151
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
140-ALabel, Side A
140-BLabel, Side B
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1151
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-140-Aside A label
45-140-Bside B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Quality 1151First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Quality 1151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Canada | Quality K1151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Abbott Record Co. 140-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Abbott Record Co. 140-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Abbott Record Co. 140-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Abbott Record Co. 140First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | London Records HL.1011Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | London American Recordings HL.8004Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | London Records 45-HL80047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | Australia | London Records HL-1011Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Australia | London Records HL-1011Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1959 | Germany | London Records DL 20 2987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | London Records 45-HL-80047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality 1151Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Quality K11517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL.8004Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL.8004Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL.8004Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL.8004Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACaribbean2:30
- BWeep Away2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caribbean / Weep Away are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Caribbean / Weep Away are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1960.
When was Caribbean / Weep Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada. One of them is Abbott Record Co. 140, released August 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Caribbean / Weep Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 140, 140-45, 1151, K1151) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 140-A and 140-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caribbean / Weep Away 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.