US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84369
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84369 • A • VAN GELDERA side etched / stamped
BNST 84369 • B • VAN GELDERB side etched / stamped
BNST 84369-ALabel A
BNST 84369-BLabel B
Elvin JonesGenesis
Vinyl pressings
Genesis
by Elvin Jones · 1971
13 pressings3 countriesPost BopModalJazz
Genesis was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Genesis
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84369
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
44 + BNST 84369·A· VAN GELDERSide A runout
44 BNST·84369·B· VAN GELDERSide B runout
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST-84369Blue Note BST 84 369 K
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84369 AEtched On Vinyl
BNST 84369 BEtched On Vinyl
VAN GELDER Made In GermanyMachine Stamped On Both Sides Vinyl
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84369
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST 84369 • A • VAN GELDERA side etched / stamped
BNST 84369 • B • VAN GELDERB side etched / stamped
BNST 84369-ALabel A
BNST 84369-BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Blue Note BST-84369 / Blue Note BST 84 369 KFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84369First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84369First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84369First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST-84369LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST-84369LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BST-84369LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-8436912", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2011 | US | Music Matters Ltd. MMBST-84369 / Blue Note BST 8436912", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Blue Note TMR-852 / Third Man Records TMR-852LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Blue Note TMR-852 / Third Man Records TMR-852LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Blue Note TMR-852 / Third Man Records TMR-852LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Blue Note TMR-852 / Third Man Records TMR-852LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1P.P. Phoenix4:56
- A2For All The Other Times10:00
- A3Slumber5:16
- B1Three Card Molly8:25
- B2Cecilia Is Love10:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Genesis are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Genesis are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 2023.
When was Genesis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Germany, Japan. One of them is Blue Note BST 84369.
How do I tell if my copy of Genesis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84369, BST-84369) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 84369 • A • VAN GELDER and BNST 84369 • B • VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Genesis 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.
