US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2269
- Format
- 7", Single
Robbie RobertsonThe Weight
Vinyl pressings
The Weight
by Robbie Robertson · 1968
34 pressings18 countriesFolk RockBlues RockRock
The Weight was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 The Weight
26 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 18 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-26811-T2 IAMRunout side A
45 · 59201-T2 IAMRunout side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-26811-P1 IAMA side runout
45-59201-P1 IAMB side runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-26811-F-1· 1 ✻A side runout
45-59201-F-1· 2 ✻B side runout
45-26811A side label
45-59201B side label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P 2269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15559
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
F 26811-1 RR KT 1Runout side A, stamped
F59201-1 RM KT 1Runout side B, stamped
F 26811 45Label side A
F 59202 45Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Capitol Records 2269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Sampler · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
| 1968 | Brazil | Capitol Records 7C-11.074First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Canada | Capitol Records 2269First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | Denmark | Capitol Records CL 15559First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Capitol Records CLF 2269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Capitol Records K 23 908First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Germany | Capitol Records K 23 908 / Capitol Records F-2269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL(I) 15559First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1968 | Italy | Capitol Records F 2269First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-2125First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 2269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.2269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Norway | Capitol Records CL 15559First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 371First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 371First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records 6158 / Starline 61587", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records 6158 / Starline 61587", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records X-6158 / Starline X-61587", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-85107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 61587", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6158 / Starline 61587", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 61587", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Starline X-6158 / Capitol Records X-61587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Weight4:40
- BI Shall Be Released3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Weight are there?
34 vinyl pressings of The Weight are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1968 and 1981.
When was The Weight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2269.
How do I tell if my copy of The Weight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2269, P 2269, CL 15559, 7C-11.074) 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 The Weight 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.
