US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records XPS-617
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
LONDON XPS 617 A-1-11-1 G.K. PR DRunout side A
LONDON XPS 617 B-1-11-1 G.K. PR DRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Gemini
by Erroll Garner · 1972
26 pressings11 countriesSoul-JazzLatin JazzJazzLatin
Gemini was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Gemini
15 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 8 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records XPS 617
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 SAHS 1620-1Runout side A
T1 SAHS 1621-1Runout side B
SAHS 1620 THLabel side A
SAHS 1621 THLabel side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records XPS 617
- Format
- LP, Stereo
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records XPS-617
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAHS 1620-W S̶A̶H̶S̶ ̶1̶5̶6̶0̶-̶W̶Runout Side A
SAHS 1621-WRunout Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records XPS-617
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAHS 1620Runout Side A
SAHS - 1̶6̶2̶0̶ - 1621Runout Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records XPS-617
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LONDON XPS 617 A-1Runout Side A
LONDON XPS 617 B-1Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | London Records XPS 617First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2393 036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | MPS Records 21 29098-0 / BASF 21 29098-0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | MPS Records 21 29098-0 / BASF 21 29098-0First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | MPS Records 21 29098-0 / BASF 21 29098-0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Philips 6316 015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Philips 6316 015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | BASF BFL 3007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | London Records SH 8461First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | London Records SHZ 8461LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1972 | US | London Records XPS-617First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | US | London Records XPS 617First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records XPS 617First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records XPS-617First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records XPS-617First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | Bulldog Records BDL 4007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Europe | Octave Records NL89975LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | California CLPS 103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Polydor 2393 036LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | France | Polydor 2393 036LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 68.054 / MPS Records 0068.054LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1How High The Moon5:03
- A2It Could Happen To You3:24
- A3Gemini4:02
- A4When A Gypsy Makes His Violin Cry6:22
- B1Tea For Two5:24
- B2Something1:48
- B3Eldorado5:46
- B4These Foolish Things7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gemini are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Gemini are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1986.
When was Gemini first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is London Records XPS-617.
How do I tell if my copy of Gemini is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XPS-617, XPS 617, SH 8461, 2393 036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LONDON XPS 617 A-1-11-1 G.K. PR D and LONDON XPS 617 B-1-11-1 G.K. PR D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gemini 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.
