US
September 24, 1996- Label and catalog number
- DGC DGC-25007
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DGC-25007-A-GLI STERLINGSide A
DGC-25007-B-GLI STERLINGSide B
Vinyl pressings
Pinkerton
by Weezer · 1996
17 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockRock
Pinkerton was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Pinkerton
1 pressing came out in 1996, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | US | DGC DGC-25007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Japan | Geffen Records UW-002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2002 | Europe | DGC DGC-25007 / DGC 425 007-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | DGC B0012913-01 / UMe B0012913-01LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Remastered | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Remastered |
| 2013 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-393LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2013 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-393 / Geffen Records B0016080-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2016 | Europe | Geffen Records 00602547945419 / Universal Music Group International 00602547945419LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Geffen Records B0024735-01LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | UK | Geffen Records 4250071LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | DGC B0025153-01 / UMe B0025153-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | US | DGC B0025153-01 / UMe B0025153-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Geffen Records 00602547945419 / Universal Music Group International 00602547945419LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2025 | North America (inc Mexico) | DGC B0025153-01 / UMe B0025153-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2026 | Europe | DGC 425 007-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | US | DGC 00600574198433 / Geffen Records 00600574198433LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | DGC 425 007-1 / DGC DGC-25007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | DGC DGC-25007LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Tired Of Sex3:01
- A2Getchoo2:52
- A3No Other One3:01
- A4Why Bother?2:08
- A5Across The Sea4:32
- B1The Good Life4:17
- B2El Scorcho4:03
- B3Pink Triangle3:58
- B4Falling For You3:47
- B5Butterfly2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pinkerton are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Pinkerton are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1996 and 2026.
When was Pinkerton first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in US. One of them is DGC DGC-25007, released September 24, 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Pinkerton is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DGC-25007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DGC-25007-A-GLI STERLING and DGC-25007-B-GLI STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pinkerton 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.
