US
May 15, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 069493045-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B156121-01 A1 HLSide A, Stamped
B156121-01 B1 HLSide B, Stamped
WeezerWeezer
Vinyl pressings
Weezer
by Weezer · 2001
12 pressings3 countriesAlternative RockPower PopRock
Weezer was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Weezer
2 pressings came out in 2001, 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
May 15, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 069493045-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Green Translucent
- Runout / matrix
06949-3045-1-A KPG [mooshed signature] 1Side A, etched
06949-3045-1-B KPG [mooshed signature] 1Side B, etched
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.
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Geffen Records 069493045-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2001 | US | Geffen Records 069493045-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-394 / Geffen Records B0016079-01LP, 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 00602547945426LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Geffen Records 00602547945426LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Geffen Records B0025154-01 / UMe B0025154-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Geffen Records 00602547945426LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Geffen Records B0025154-01 / UMe B0025154-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | US | Geffen Records B0025154-01 / UMe B0025154-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Geffen Records 00602547945426LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Geffen Records 00602547945426LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Geffen Records 069493045-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Let Go2:59
- A2Photograph2:19
- A3Hash Pipe3:06
- A4Island In The Sun3:20
- A5Crab2:34
- B1Knock-Down Drag-Out2:08
- B2Smile2:38
- B3Simple Pages2:56
- B4Glorious Day2:40
- B5O Girlfriend3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Weezer are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Weezer are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2001 and 2025.
When was Weezer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in US. One of them is Geffen Records 069493045-1, released May 15, 2001.
How do I tell if my copy of Weezer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 069493045-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B156121-01 A1 HL and B156121-01 B1 HL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Weezer 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.
