Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Break Records 1850960
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1850960 ASide A Runout
1850960 B 21C1Side B Runout
1850960ASide A Label
1850960BSide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Genie
by The Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens Band · 1985
23 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Genie was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Genie
15 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Break Records 1850967
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1850967 A 21C1 K.G.Runout side A
1850967 B 21C1 K.G.Runout side B
1850967ALabel side A
1850967BLabel side B
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Break Records 1850960
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1850960 ASide A Runout
1850960 BSide B Runout
1850960ASide A Label
1850960BSide B Label
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Break Records 1850960
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
1850960 ASide A Runout
1850960 BSide B Runout
1850960ASide A Label
1850960BSide B Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLX 110
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
COOLX 110-ASide One Label
COOLX 110-BSide Two Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOL 110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5273First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 1144First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Renaissance International RNS 12017First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Break Records 1850960First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Break Records 1850967First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Break Records 1850960First year12", 45 RPM, Mispress | 12", 45 RPM, Mispress |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Break Records 1850960First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2053First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 1253First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 110First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 110First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 110First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 110First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 110First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Cooltempo COOLR 110First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 52612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 2023 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 52612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AGenie6:00
- BOn The Shelf5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Genie are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Genie are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 2023.
When was Genie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Netherlands, UK, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Break Records 1850960.
How do I tell if my copy of Genie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1850960, 1850967, COOLX 110, COOL 110) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1850960 A and 1850960 B 21C1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
