Vinyl pressings
by Genesis · 1973
Genesis Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 9 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.
CLASS 1 A-1U 1 AMSide A runout, stamped, variant 1
CLASS 1 B-1U 3 RPSide B runout, stamped, variant 1
CLASS 1 A-1U 1 RRSide A runout, stamped, variant 2
CLASS 1 B-1U 3 RPSide B runout, stamped, variant 2
CLASS 1 A-2U PORKY - KIPSide A runout, variant 1
CLASS 1 B-1 USide B runout, variant 1
CLASS 1 A-2U H 1 PORKY-KIPSide A runout variant 2
CLASS 1 B-1U PP 3Side B runout variant 2
CLASS 1 A-1U MO 1Side A runout
CLASS 1 B-1U MM 1 2Side B runout
CLASS 1 A - 1 U C 11 1Side A runout
CLASS 1 B - 1 U C 11 1Side B runout
1 0 AA6499593 1Y 320 4 Y ARunout side A, variant 1
1 0 AA6499593 2Y 320 5 D A CRunout side B, variant 1
1 0 AA6499593 1Y 320 4 P ARunout side A, variant 2
1 0 AA6499593 2Y 320 5 L ARunout side B, variant 2
6369 942 A1 (JF) 200A Side Runout
6369 942 B1 (JF) 200B Side Runout
6369304 1 380 CIDISRunout side A, variant 1
6369304 2 380 CIDISRunout side B, variant 1
6369304 1 380 CIDIS A37Runout side A, variant 2
6369304 2 380 CIDIS D7Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brazil | Charisma 6369 942First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Charisma 6369 304First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Ireland | Charisma CLASS 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Charisma 6369 942 A / Charisma 6369 942 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Charisma 6369 942 LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Charisma 6499 593First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Charisma 9279 530First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Charisma 6393 903First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Charisma 6499 593First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Charisma 6499 593First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Charisma 6493 599First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Charisma CLASS 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Charisma CLASS 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Philips 6830.140.1/2 683'.141.1/2LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1973 | UK | Charisma CLASS 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Charisma 6499 593LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Charisma CLASS 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Australia | Charisma 6321 119LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Colombia | Charisma 6302097LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | Charisma 6499 593LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Italy | Charisma 9279 530LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Germany | Charisma 6499 593LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Charisma 20PP-68LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin CHC 23 / Charisma CHC 23LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Charisma CHC 23 / Virgin CHC 23LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Charisma CHC 23 / Virgin CHC 23LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK | Charisma CHC 23 / Virgin CHC 23LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Italy | Charisma CHC 23LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Portugal | Charisma 605300 / Charisma 630005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Europe | Charisma 206 916-270 / Virgin 206 916-270LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Charisma CAS-1666 / Classic Records CAS-1666LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2001 | US | Charisma CAS-1666 / Classic Records CAS-1666LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2003 | US | Classic Records CAS 1666LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Classic Records Cas 1666-45-200GLP, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Numbered | LP, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched, Numbered, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Numbered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Russia | Endless Happiness HE73014LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Charisma 6369 942LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Charisma 6369 942LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Charisma CA-1-1501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic GEN-1501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic GEN-1501LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Charisma 9211-1666LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Charisma 9211-1666LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Charisma 6369 304LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Charisma 70323LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Charisma 6369 942LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Israel | Charisma 9279 530LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Fontana 9198 084LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Charisma 6321 107LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Netherlands | Charisma 9279 530LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Charisma 9279 530LP, Album | LP, Album |
113 vinyl pressings of Genesis Live are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1973 and 2026.
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Germany, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Charisma CLASS 1, released July 20, 1973.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLASS 1, 6499 593, 6369 942, 6369 304) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLASS 1 A-1U 1 AM and CLASS 1 B-1U 3 RP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
