Weezer - Pinkerton (Deluxe Edition)

Hey there, blogosphere. It's been a long time, I know. Anyway, I've gotten some goods over the last month or so, and I've also got some goods coming in the mail, so hopefully you'll see lots of good posts from me in the near future, that is, if you care.


Anywho, my latest acquisition is the epic 4 LP deluxe edition of Weezer's 1996 record, Pinkerton. I already own a pressing of the original version, but this deluxe edition is just too awesome to pass up. It's got over 20 bonus tracks on 3 additional LPs along with tons of new artwork and essays, as well as lyrics to most of the songs. For some strange reason, the lyrics to "El Scorcho" are not included. That's okay though, as I already know them. Also, as an FYI for those of you who don't, the line is "watching Grunge leg drop New Jack through a press table." That one seems to confuse everyone for some reason.


Back on topic though, this set is beautiful. It's a tad pricey, but if you're a Weezer fan and a collector of vinyl, I really don't see how you could pass it up. Even if you're neither. Pick up the CD, or at least download it. It's a terrific album, and I'm not just saying that because I'm a gigantic Weezer fan. I mean, come on, Pitchfork gave the reissue a 10. Yeah, that's right, Pitchfork.

Artist: Weezer

Title: Pinkerton (Deluxe Edition)

Label: Geffen

Vinyl Color: Black

Purchased From: http://www.shopradiocast.com

Price: $44.99 

Weezer - Hash Pipe

So, I've gotten a little behind on the blogging. Several records have come in over the past week, so you'll probably see quite a few blog entries over the next couple of days detailing my purchases.

Today's entry is Weezer's "Hash Pipe" single. Now I know what you're thinking, "Dan, don't you already own the Hash Pipe single? Or perhaps two of them?" Well you would be correct. I do own two of them already. Now I own a third (and I'm in the process of looking for a fourth and last copy).

Anywho, so the copy I received today is an error version of the single which on the back lists "Starlight" as the song on the b-side, when in actuality it's "Teenage Victory Song." It's also a limited edition of 2000. Mine is individually numbered as number 1413. This was available only in the UK on green vinyl. I also have the corrected version, which properly lists "Teenage Victory Song" on the back (pictured below).

There's also two US versions. One has a picture sleeve and a small hole in the center of the record, which I own as well (pictured below). Then the last and most elusive of the "Hash Pipe" singles is the US Jukebox version which comes in a paper sleeve and has the old school large center hole. With any luck I'll acquire one of those in the near future. I'll keep you posted.

Stay tuned this week for some Jimmy Eat World and perhaps some more Weezer. Perhaps.

And here is a picture of all three of them together. On the left is the US edition, and on the right are the correct and error editions of the UK single.

Artist: Weezer

Title: Hash Pipe

Label: Geffen

Vinyl Color: Green

Purchased From: http://www.ebay.com

Price:$9.99

Weezer - Hurley

Ah, yes. It came. In case you don't know, Weezer is my favorite band. So naturally, I was quite excited for this bad boy to show up in the mail. I mean I've had the leak for like a week now, but there's just something about having the physical copy in your hands that feels so nice. This is the Epitaph Store exclusive clear green vinyl edition, which was limited to only 1,000 copies. All the rest are on your standard, run-of-the-mill, black vinyl. I'll probably end up picking up the black one eventually as well as I am a bit of a Weezer completist. Over the course of this blog, I'll probably be posting bits and pieces from my collection for you to check out.

Artist: Weezer

Title: Hurley

Label: Epitaph

Vinyl Color: Clear Green

Purchased From: http://www.epitaph.com

Price: $14.99