UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460-146Polydor 2460-146
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2460146 A 1 11Side 1 (Stamped)
2460146 B 11 1Side 2 (Stamped)
Illinois JacquetGenius At Work!
Vinyl pressings
Genius At Work!
by Illinois Jacquet · 1971
15 pressings7 countriesSwingJazz
Genius At Work! 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 Genius At Work!
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL 278.082
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 28 406-7 UIntercord 28 406-7 U
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30118
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30118 - ARunout side A etched
BLP 30118 - BRunout side B etched
(BLP 30118-A)Label side A
(BLP 30118-B)Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Black Lion Records BL 278.082First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 406-7 U / Intercord 28 406-7 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30118First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460-146 / Polydor 2460-146First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Freedom BLP 30118 / Freedom BLP 30.118LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Black Lion Records BL-146LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Black Lion Records 127.005 / Intercord 28 406-7ULP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 406-7 U / Intercord 28 406-7 ULP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Discophon J-4430LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Freedom 511013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Italy | Fabbri Editori GdJ 39LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1981 | Italy | Fabbri Editori GdJ 39LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Jazz Man JAZ 5034LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Black Lion Records BL-146LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The King
- A2Easy Living
- A3C Jam Blues
- B1Take The A Train
- B2I Wanna Blow Now
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Genius At Work! are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Genius At Work! are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1981.
When was Genius At Work! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, France, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Black Lion Records 2460-146.
How do I tell if my copy of Genius At Work! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2460-146, BL 278.082, 28 406-7 U, BLP 30118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2460146 A 1 11 and 2460146 B 11 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Genius At Work! 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.