US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician E1-60026
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EL 60026-A9-SP B 1 /SM1-2Side A runout, etched
EL 60026-B9-SP B 1-1Side B runout, etched
E1-60026-A (SP)Side A label
E1-60026-B (SP)Side B label
Clifford Brown And Max RoachPure Genius (Volume One)
Vinyl pressings
Pure Genius (Volume One)
by Clifford Brown and Max Roach · 1982
12 pressings7 countriesHard BopJazz
Pure Genius (Volume One) was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Pure Genius (Volume One)
12 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician E1-60026
- Format
- LP, Album · AR
- Runout / matrix
E1-60026-A (AR)Side A Label
E1-60026-B (AR)Side B Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician E1-60026
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · AR - Allied Pressing
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician E1-60026
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · SRC - Specialty Records
- Runout / matrix
EL 60026-A9-SP B 1 /SM1- 1Side 1
EL 60026-B9-SP B 1 - /SM1- 2Side 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician E1-60026
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Allied pressing
- Runout / matrix
EL 60026-A11-SH-AR B [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-16696-A11 + SLM △1434Runout A, etched, exc. ɑ, stamped
EL 60026-B11-SH-AR B [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-16697-B11 + SLM △1434-XRunout B, etched, exc. ɑ, stamped
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician 22.053
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Elektra Musician 22.053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Elektra Musician XE1-60026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Elektra Musician MUS 52 388 / Elektra Musician MUS K 52 388First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Elektra Musician MUS 52 388 / Elektra Musician MUS K 52 388First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Elektra Musician MUS K 52 388 / Elektra Musician (EI-60026)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Elektra Musician P-11186First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Elektra Musician E1-60026 / Elektra Musician E1 60026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1-60026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1-60026First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1-60026First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1-60026First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1-60026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1What's New3:54
- A2I'll Remember April19:14
- B1Daahoud10:23
- B2Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be)6:32
- B352nd Street Theme6:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pure Genius (Volume One) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Pure Genius (Volume One) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Pure Genius (Volume One) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Brazil, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Elektra Musician E1-60026.
How do I tell if my copy of Pure Genius (Volume One) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E1-60026, 22.053, XE1-60026, MUS 52 388) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EL 60026-A9-SP B 1 /SM1-2 and EL 60026-B9-SP B 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pure Genius (Volume One) 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.
