UK
June 1993- Label and catalog number
- RCA 74321 15335-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
SWVWeak
Vinyl pressings
Weak
by SWV · 1993
12 pressings4 countriesContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
Weak was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Weak
10 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 4 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- RCA 74321 15335 1
- Format
- 12"
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- RCA 07863-62521-1
- Format
- 12"
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- RCA 07863-62585-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
07863-62585-7-A2A-Side Runout Etching
07863-62585-7-B2B-Side Runout Etching
07863-62585-7-AA-Side Label
07863-62585-7-BB-Side Label
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- RCA 74321153351DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
74321153351 A-1-1-1 JA CLAIREA side runout
74321153351 B-1-1-1B side runout
74321153351DJA*A side label
74321153351DJB*B side label
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- RCA RDAB-62521-1
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Jamaica | RCA 579100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Jamaica | RCA RCA 579100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Jamaica | RCA RCA 579100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Philippines | RCA RCA 062 / RCA 07863 62521-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | UK | RCA 74321153351DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | RCA 74321 15335 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | US | RCA 07863-62521-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | US | RCA RDAB-62521-1First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1993 | US | RCA 07863-62585-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | RCA 74321 15335-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Rewind Records REW00112", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA 07863-62521-112", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- A1Weak (Bam Jam Extended Jeep Mix)
- A2Weak (R-N-B Mix)
- B1SWV (In The House)
- B2I'm So Into You (Original Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Weak are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Weak are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1993 and 2001.
When was Weak first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, Jamaica, Philippines. One of them is RCA 74321 15335-7, released June 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Weak is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 15335-7, 74321 15335 1, 07863-62521-1, 07863-62585-7) 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 Weak 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.
