UK
February 10, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS 1007
- Format
- LP, Single Sided, Advance, Compilation · Plain Green Labels.
- Runout / matrix
EMS 1007 A-1-1-1-1 NICKZSide 1
PCFBSide 2
EMS 1007 B-1-1-1-1 NICKZSide 3
PCFBSide 4
Dexys Midnight RunnersGeno
Vinyl pressings
Geno
by Dexys Midnight Runners · 1983
11 pressings7 countriesNew WaveSoulRockFunk / Soul
Geno was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Geno
8 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS 1007EMI 0C 048-78 270
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
EMS 1007 A-1-1-1-2Side 1 Variant 1, Stamped
EMS 1007 B-1-1-3-1Side 2 Variant 1, Stamped
EMS 1007 A-1-1-2Side 1 Variant 2, Stamped
EMS 1007 B-1-1-1Side 2 Variant 2, Stamped
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 2764
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
EMC 2764 A JPSide A runout
EMC 2764 B JPSide B runout
EMC 2764 ASide A label
EMC 2764 BSide B label
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2C 068-78.270
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Greece
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI 14C 062-78270
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMS 1007 ARunout side 1
EMS 1007 BRunout side 2
Ireland
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS 1007EMI 0C 048-78 270
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | EMI EMC 2764First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | France | EMI 2C 068-78.270First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Greece | EMI 14C 062-78270First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | EMI 14C 062-78270LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Ireland | EMI EMS 1007 / EMI 0C 048-78 270First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | New Zealand | EMI EMC 196First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Portugal | EMI 11C 078-78270First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | EMI EMS 1007 / EMI 0C 048-78 270First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | UK | EMI EMS 1007 / EMI 0C 048-78 270LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress |
| 1983 | UK | EMI EMS 1007First yearLP, Single Sided, Advance, Compilation | LP, Single Sided, Advance, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Fame FA-3189 / Fame 41 3189 1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Geno
- A2Plan B
- A3Breakin' Down The Walls Of Heartache
- A4Dance Stance
- A5The Horse
- B1There, There My Dear
- B2Keep It
- B3One Way Love
- B4I'm Just Looking
- B5Soul Finger
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Geno are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Geno are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Geno first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, France, Greece and more. One of them is EMI EMS 1007, released February 10, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Geno is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMS 1007, EMC 2764, 2C 068-78.270, 14C 062-78270) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMS 1007 A-1-1-1-1 NICKZ and PCFB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Geno 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.
