| Why Do Birds Sing? (CD, Album) | Slash, London Records | 828 239-2 | UK | 1991 | |
| Why Do Birds Sing? (LP, Album, Stereo) | Slash, London Records | 828 239-1 | Europe | 1991 | |
| Why Do Birds Sing? (CD, Album) | Slash, Reprise Records | 9 26476-2 | US | 1991 | |
| Why Do Birds Sing? (CD, Album) | Liberation Records | D 30551 | Australia | 1991 | |
| Why Do Birds Sing? (CD, Album) | Slash, Reprise Records | CD 26476 | Canada | 1991 | |
Hype sticker on shrink wrap front reads: Indie Retail Exclusive Limited Edition Smoke Vinyl
-First released in 1991, the Femmes' final title with the original line-up
-Featuring fan-favorites "American Music" and "Out the Window"
-Plus a deconstructionist cover of "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me"
"...a springboard for the band to bona fide cult status." -- Diffuser
CR03844
Barcode sticker on shrink over back barcode differentiates this colored pressing from the standard black pressing.
Text on back cover at bottom reads: P 2021 Craft Recordings
C 1991 Craft Recordings
Manufactured and Distributed by Concord, 10 Lea Avenue, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37210.
All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Made in U.S.A.
Phonographic Copyright Craft Recordings
Copyright Craft Recordings
Manufactured By Concord
Distributed By Concord
Recorded At Sunset Sound
Recorded At Larrabee Sound Studios
Recorded At The Hit Factory
Recorded At DVx27s Perversion Room
Recorded At American Recording Co
Recorded At One On One Studios
Mastered At Masterdisk
Published By Gordon Gano Music
Published By Virgin Music, Inc