Scandinavia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polar POLS 418
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLS-418-A4 PD-POLARRunout, Side A
POLS-418-B4 PD-POLAR 1/4-87 GPRunout, Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Geminism
by Gemini · 1987
13 pressings3 countriesPop RockSynth-popSchlagerElectronic
Geminism was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Geminism
3 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Scandinavia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polar POLS 418
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLS-418-A4 PD-POLARSide A runout
POLS-418-B4 PD-POLARSide B runout
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 461050 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 461050 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Polar POLS 418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Polar POLS 418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия С60 28593 001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия С60 28593 001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия C60 28593 001LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия С60 28593 001LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия С60 28593 001LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия С60 28593 001LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия С60 28593 001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия С60 28593 001LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия С60 28593 001LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия C60 28593 001LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1T.L.C.2:51
- A2Beat The Heat3:18
- A3Mio My Mio (From The Motion Picture "Mio In The Land Of Faraway")3:50
- A4Ghost Town3:37
- A5I Am The Universe3:56
- B1Sniffin' Out The Snakes3:36
- B2I'm A Bitch When I See Red3:21
- B3There's No Way To Fool A Heart4:49
- B4Wild About That Girl3:15
- B5Nearly There3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Geminism are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Geminism are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1987 and 1990.
When was Geminism first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Scandinavia, Europe. One of them is Polar POLS 418.
How do I tell if my copy of Geminism is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLS 418, CBS 461050 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLS-418-A4 PD-POLAR and POLS-418-B4 PD-POLAR 1/4-87 GP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Geminism 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.