Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records RR 12029Dum Dum Records
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 608119 A-1/3-86Side A
DM 608119 B-1/3-86 IISide B
Vinyl pressings
Geil
by Bruce & Bongo · 1986
37 pressings15 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Geil was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Geil
36 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 15 countries. 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.
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 108 119Ariola 108 119-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 108119 A-1/3-86 IISide A runout, variant 1
DM 108119 B-1/3-86Side B runout, variant 1
DM 108119 A-1/3-86 IIISide A runout, variant 2
DM 108119 B-1/3-86Side B runout, variant 2
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 608 119Ariola 608 119-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 608119 A - 1 / 3 - 86Runout side A
DM 608119 B - 1 / 3 - 86Runout side B
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records 108 119Rush Records 108 119-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 108119 A-2/4-86Runout A, stamped
DM 108119 B-2/4-86Runout B, stamped
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 108 119Ariola 108 119-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 108119 A-1/3-86 IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 108119 B-1/3-86 IIIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 108119 A-1/3-86 IIIRunout side A, variant 2
DM 108119 B-1/3-86 IIRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records 608 119Rush Records 608 119-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 608119 A-1/3-86 IIRunout A, stamped [II etched]
DM 608119 B-1/3-86Runout B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122142First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Rush Records RR 12029 / Dum Dum RecordsFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 108 119 / Ariola 108 119-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 608 119 / Ariola 608 119-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Rush Records 108 119 / Rush Records 108 119-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 108 119 / Ariola 108 119-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Rush Records 608 119 / Rush Records 608 119-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Rush Records 108 119-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 8.648First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 14.009First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records 608 195-213 / Rush Records 608 195First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records 608 119 / Rush Records 608 119-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records RR 7029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records RR 12029 / Sound BoxFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGeil (Geilomatick Mix)7:15
- BGeil Bruce & Bongo Dub (New York Horny Mix)7:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Geil are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Geil are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Geil first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Rush Records RR 12029.
How do I tell if my copy of Geil is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR 12029, 108 119, 608 119, 108 119-100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 608119 A-1/3-86 and DM 608119 B-1/3-86 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Geil 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.