US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1492
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Mitty CollierShades Of A Genius
Vinyl pressings
Shades Of A Genius
by Mitty Collier · 1965
11 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Shades Of A Genius was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Shades Of A Genius
4 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1492
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B -11562- A33 LPS-1492 S1 320A
C -11562- A33 LPS-1492 S2 320B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess LPS-1492Chess LP-1492
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S4RS-5383-1 LPS-1492 S-1 13724 ØSide 1 runout etched
S4RS-5384-1 A ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K LPS-1492 #13725 S-2Side 2 runout etched
Side 1 S4RS-5383 #13724-S STEREO LPS-1492Side 1 label printed
Side 2 S4RS-5384 #13725-S STEREO LPS-1492Side 2 label printed
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1492
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Chess LP-1492First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Chess LP-1492First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Chess LP-1492First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Chess LPS-1492 / Chess LP-1492First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Chess CH 91520LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records LP-1492 / Chess LP-1492LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2005 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records LP-1492 / Chess LP-1492LP, Album, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Chess GCH 8049 / MCA Records GCH 8049LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess 1492LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess LP-1492LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess LPS -1492 high-fidelityLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Come Back Baby2:50
- A2I Had A Talk With My Man Last Night2:35
- A3Would You Have Listened2:35
- A4I Gotta Get Away From It All3:05
- A5My Babe2:20
- A6Hallelujah (I Love Him So)2:45
- B1Drown In My Own Tears2:50
- B2No Faith, No Love3:30
- B3Together2:30
- B4Let Them Talk2:35
- B5Little Miss Loneliness3:05
- B6Ain’t That Love2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shades Of A Genius are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Shades Of A Genius are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 2005.
When was Shades Of A Genius first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Chess LP-1492.
How do I tell if my copy of Shades Of A Genius is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-1492, LPS-1492) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shades Of A Genius 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.