R.E.M.Automatic For The People

This version is the first pressing by WMME, with WME in the matrix. It has price code 'WE 852' on the back cover - in later versions up to 1999 the newer price code 'WE 833' was used.

Originally packaged in a standard jewel case with a Warner "Big W" logo embossed on the front and a yellow tray. 
Some copies came with a small, yellow, rectangular hype sticker on the front of the jewel case stating:
"Includes Drive Man On The Moon The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite & Everybody Hurts 9362-45055-2"

Similar versions with French price code 'WE 852' have the same barcode followed by various Roman Numerals: 
[r=10139723 - 0 9362-45055-2 5 I
[r=13197872 - 0 9362-45055-2 5 II
[r=9569149 - 0 9362-45055-2 5 IV
[r=8433515 - 0 9362-45055-2 5 V
[r=12035525 - 0 9362-45055-2 5 VI
[r=11115178 - 0 9362-45055-2 5 IX
[r=7682499 - 0 9362-45055-2 5 X

Recorded at:
Bearsville Studio, Bearsville, New York
Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, Florida.

Additional recording:
John Keane Studio, Athens, Georgia
Kingsway Studio, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bosstown Recording Studios, Atlanta, Georgia.

Mixed:
Bad Animals/Seattle, Seattle, Washington.

Mastered at Precision Mastering.
Mark Mytrowitz [Microwave
Published by Night Garden Music administered in this world among others by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)

Usage of the title and musical material of 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' by permission of Abilene Music, Inc.
Automatic for the people is the motto and service mark of Weaver D's delicious fine foods in Clarke County, Georgia. A gracious thanks to Weaver D and his great establishment―"Automatic."

All songs BMI
©℗ 1992 R.E.M./Athens, Ltd.

Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Time Warner company,
Made In Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe

Total running time: 48:53

1. Drive 4:30
2. Try Not To Breathe 3:49
3. The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite 4:06
4. Everybody Hurts 5:17
5. New Orleans Instrumental No. 1 2:12
6. Sweetness Follows 4:19
7. Monty Got A Raw Deal 3:16
8. Ignoreland 4:24
9. Star Me Kitten 3:15
10. Man On The Moon 5:12
11. Nightswimming 4:16
12. Find The River 3:49

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