US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6178ML
- Format
- LP, Album
RockwellThe Genie
Vinyl pressings
The Genie
by Rockwell · 1986
11 pressings7 countriesFreestyleContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
The Genie was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 The Genie
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6178ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SRPCW Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6178 MLA-15A ZBJ PRECISION.Side A runout
6178 MLB-15B ZBJ PRECISION.Side B runout
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6178ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6178ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6178ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · SRPCW Pressing
Brazil
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 104.8372
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Brazil | Motown 104.8372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown MOT 6178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZL72442First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Motown ZL 72442First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Motown RMTL-8024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Motown SPL1-60255First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Motown 6178MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Motown 6178MLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 6178MLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 6178MLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 6178MLFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1That's Nasty6:29
- A2Carme7:05
- A3Baby On The Corner4:42
- A4Grow Up4:25
- B1Nervous Condition6:03
- B2Concentration4:52
- B3Twilight Zone0:09
- B4The Man From Mars5:15
- B5Genie Of Love3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Genie are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Genie are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Genie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Brazil, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Motown 6178ML.
How do I tell if my copy of The Genie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6178ML, 104.8372, MOT 6178, ZL72442) 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 The Genie 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.
