Pinkerton

Geffen Records

calendar_todayAug 24, 1996United States

DGC Records

calendar_todaySep 24, 1996United States

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 Cover art is known as "Kambara: Night Snow" used by kind permission of The Whitworth Art Gallery, the University of Manchester Made in U.S.A. Inner sleeve printed in Canada Original US...”

Geffen Records

calendar_todayDec 18, 2001Japan

“Tip-on style jacket made from heavy card stock. Includes printed sleeve identical to U.S. LP release. Text from back of jacket: Manufacture by Universal Music K.K. Made in Japan. Sale and Information: disk union CO., Ltd. Tel. 03-5295...”

DGC Records

calendar_today2002Europe

“2002 EU reissue distinguished by plain white paper inner sleeve, unlike Pinkerton. Thin EU style cardboard jacket. Some copies include a catalog insert from Universal Music featuring titles available on vinyl. Pressed in Germany at Han...”

DGC Records / UMe

calendar_todayNov 2, 2010United States

“Deluxe four-piece gatefold packaging featuring photography, song lyrics, liner notes and a reproduction of a letter by Rivers Cuomo from the era. 180 gram records housed in die-cut paper sleeves. A1 to B5: originally released as 35071 C...”

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab

calendar_todayFeb 14, 2013United States

“Test pressing of Pinkerton release.”

Geffen Records / Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab / Universal Music Special Markets

calendar_todayJun 25, 2013United States

“Numbered limited edition, remastered from the original master tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl housed in heavy cardboard stock gatefold sleeve. Source: Digital clone of original digital master to analog console to lathe. ℗ 1996, © 2013...”

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab

calendar_todayJun 25, 2013United States

Geffen Records / Universal Music Group International

calendar_today2016Europe

“Reissue of the album, together with all the other albums of Weezer up until the red album. Direct Metal Mastering for optimal sound cut at Abbey Road Mastering Studios [hype sticker]. Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 199...”

Geffen Records

calendar_todayMay 2016United States

“Vinyl of the month for May 2016: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab remastered, similar to the Gain 2 Ultra Analog Series reissue Gatefold sleeve with pop-out art Lyric sheet 12×12 original art print by Fuco Ueda Recorded September 1995, Januar...”

Geffen Records

calendar_todayMay 2016United States

“Vinyl Me, Please”

Geffen Records

calendar_todayJun 10, 2016United Kingdom

DGC Records / UMe

calendar_todayOct 28, 2016United States

“Hype sticker reads: "Direct Metal Mastering for Optimal Sound cut at Abbey Road Mastering Studios B0025153-01" Includes a printed insert. ℗ 2010 © 2016 Geffen Records Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, ...”

DGC Records / UMe

calendar_todayJul 13, 2018United States

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording, ...”

Geffen Records / Universal Music Group International

calendar_todayJul 10, 2024Europe

DGC Records / UMe

calendar_today2025United States

“Hype sticker reads: "Direct Metal Mastering for Optimal Sound cut at Abbey Road Mastering Studios B0025153-01" Includes a printed insert. Plain paper sleeve. Runouts are stamped. Pressed by information derived from runouts.”

DGC Records

calendar_todayFeb 2026Europe

“"Made in the Netherlands" sticker on back.”

DGC Records

Europe

“Distinguished from Pinkerton by insert or inner sleeve shown in photos.”

DGC Records

United States

“Released through Pale Blue Dot Records: https://palebluedotrecords.com/products/weezer-pinkerton-lp-vinyl-lp?srsltid=AfmBOoosBwI7TCTqKL36PPlSwD1s4EFY7TyEfoH9eLDDirNs0vJObghR”

DGC Records

United States

“Likely an unofficial release. Comes in a plain white inner sleeve. Picture sleeve is smooth, no texts on spine and printing is a bit dull compared to the original matte sleeve. Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 Cover ...”

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996Australia

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Elecric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording, ...”

DGC Records

calendar_today1996United States

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording, ...”

DGC Records

calendar_today1996Australia

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Elecric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording, H...”

DGC Records

calendar_today1996Canada

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recordin...”

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996Mexico

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996Europe

“This is the original, BMG-distributed European version. Later Universal reissues feature 425 007-2 as an extra catalog number and BIEM/MCPS as rights societies. Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Ange...”

DGC Records

calendar_today1996United States

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording, ...”

DGC Records

calendar_today1996Brazil

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996South Korea

“"Tired Of Sex" is written as "Tired Of S**" © ℗ 1996 Geffen Records, Inc. Released by MCA Music Entertainment LTD. Made in Korea. Includes an insert with Korean liner notes. Issued in a clear jewel case.”

DGC Records

calendar_today1996Italy

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording, ...”

DGC Records

calendar_today1996United States

“Mfd. for BMG Direct club release. Different BMG Direct club pressing than Pinkerton Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Ru...”

DGC Records

calendar_today1996Canada

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording,...”

Geffen Records

calendar_todaySep 21, 1996Japan

“Packaged in a standard CD jewel case comes with a 4-panel cover, 12-page booklet & obi. Vertical Japanese text from right side of obi front: 全米で200万枚を突破したデビュー作から2年。 泣き虫パワー・ポップの最高峰ウィーザー、待望のニュー・アルバム遂に完成‼”

DGC Records

calendar_todaySep 24, 1996Canada

DGC Records

calendar_todaySep 24, 1996United States

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording, ...”

Geffen Records

calendar_todaySep 24, 1996Europe

Geffen Records

calendar_todaySep 24, 1996Canada

Geffen Records

calendar_todayMay 12, 2001Japan

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording, ...”

Geffen Records

calendar_todayOct 21, 2004Japan

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording,...”

Geffen Records

calendar_todayOct 21, 2004Japan

“2004 Japanese reissue containing a Japanese booklet and obi strip. Part of the Super Nice Price 1470 series.”

Geffen Records

calendar_todayOct 21, 2004Japan

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording,...”

Geffen Records

calendar_todayMay 17, 2006Japan

“℗&© 1996 Geffen Records 2006 Re-Release Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Elecric Lady Stud...”

Universal Music Group

calendar_todayDec 3, 2008Japan

Geffen Records

calendar_today2010United States

“Limited Pinkerton Autograph Collector's Edition. Included in release: Diorama - Hiroshige "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido / Kambara, Evening Snow" Autographed 8"x10" Photo of the Band Original Pinkerton Lyrics Booklet P...”

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996Philippines

“Philippines cassette release”

Geffen Records / MCA Records

calendar_today1996Thailand

“Housed in a BMG embossed jewel case. BMG printed on the leader tape of the actual cassette. BMG Entertainment (Thailand) ifpi distribution sticker attached to the case front. Printed In Thailand (as appears on the cassette) Most noticea...”

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996Malaysia

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996Indonesia

“For sale in Indonesia only”

DGC Records

calendar_today1996Canada

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recordin...”

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996South Korea

“"Tired Of Sex" is written as "Tired Of S**" on the packaging and cassette. The insert includes a review of the album in Korean. This is the only cassette version where the artwork is presented in portrait mode (vertically) instead of l...”

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996Poland

DGC Records

calendar_today1996Canada

“Black cassette Dolby HX Pro Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. ...”

DGC Records

calendar_today1996India

“Was Released in India.”

Geffen Records

calendar_todaySep 24, 1996United Kingdom

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Elecric Lady Studios, NYC. Made in the EC”

DGC Records

calendar_todaySep 24, 1996United States

“Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles; Rumbo Recorders, Canoga Park; Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed at Ocean Way Recording,...”

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996France

“French promotional cassette. Unclear if official promo or bootleg. Album release date printed on front is September 30, 1996. This differs from the album's actual release date, September 24. Contact information printed on artwork: Gef...”

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996United Kingdom

“Housed in a standard plastic cassette case”

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996Germany

“"For promotional use only" Non Dolby 70μs EQ Chrome”

MCA Records Canada

calendar_today1996Canada

“Canadian promo cassette. Release date printed as September 25 instead of September 24. "Why Bother?" listed as "Why Bother"”

DGC Records

calendar_today1996United States

“DGC advanced/pre-release promotional cassette. These were sent out to retail/radio stations back in late August/early September to promote the release of Pinkerton. "PROMOTIONAL COPY. NOT FOR SALE." ℗ Geffen Records, Inc.”

Geffen Records / MCA Victor, Inc.

calendar_today1996Japan

“MVA Victor promotional cassette tape. "The Good Life" is on side A, while retail releases move it to side B. Likely an earlier version of Pinkerton made before Japanese titles, catalog number, and release date were available. "MV-103" p...”

Geffen Records

calendar_today1996United Kingdom

“Different artwork than Pinkerton. "El Scorcho" is missing a printed duration.”

Geffen Records / MCA Victor, Inc.

calendar_todaySep 21, 1996Japan

“MCA Victor promo cassette. "The Good Life" is on side A, while retail releases move it to side B. Recorded September 1995, January 1996 and June 1996 at Sound City, Los Angeles; Fort Apache Studios, Boston; Hollywood Sound Recorders, L...”

M.A.D. Records (4)

calendar_today1997Russia

“(p) & (c) 1996 Geffen Records, Inc. (c) 1997 M.A.D. Records”

Peacock

Thailand

“Label unlisted. "Harmony Series" makes it a Peacock bootleg. Clear gray cassette with magenta print. Single sided J-card.”

FE Records (2)

Indonesia

“Unofficial Indonesian cassette likely released in the late '90s or early '00s. J-card includes listed credits from inside insert of official CD releases of Pinkerton. Reverse of insert has typed lyrics for each song. Recorded September...”