US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF2-24813
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GEF-24813-A-GL1Side A runout
GEF-24813-B-GL1Side B runout
GEF-24813-C-GL1Side C runout
GEF 24813-D-GL1Side D runout
Vinyl pressings
Liquid Swords
by The Genius · 1995
32 pressings3 countriesBoom BapHardcore Hip-HopHip Hop
Liquid Swords was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Liquid Swords
8 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 3 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records PRO-A2-4810
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GE-1390
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
GE-1390-ASide A runout
GE-1390-BSide B runout
GE-1390ASide A label
GE-1390BSide B label
UK
November 20, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF2-24813
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
November 20, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF2-24813
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D33 424 813-1 S1 320
D33 424 813-1 S2 320
D33 424 813-1 Sx3 320The "x" appears like something was crossed out
D33 424 813-1 S4 320
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF224813INST
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Europe | Geffen Records GEF 24813First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | UK | Geffen Records GEF224813INSTFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Geffen Records GEF2-24813First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | US | Geffen Records PRO-A2-4810First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Geffen Records GE-1390First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Europe | Geffen Records GEF2-24813First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | UK | Geffen Records GEF2-24813First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | UK | Geffen Records GEF2-24813First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Universal Music Special Markets B0015811-01 / Get On Down GET-54043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | US | Get On Down GET 54043 / Universal Music Special Markets B0015811-01LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue, Repress, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Get On Down GET 54055 LP / Universal Music Special Markets B0017826-01-ST01Box Set, LP, Album, Reissue, LP | Box Set, LP, Album, Reissue, LP |
| 2013 | US | Get On Down GET 54055 LP / Get On Down B0017826-01-ST01Box Set, Record Store Day, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Reissue, LP · Limited | Box Set, Record Store Day, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Reissue, LP · Limited |
| 2014 | US | Get On Down GET 54049 / Universal Music Special Markets GET 54049LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Geffen Records B0023742-01 / UMe B0023742-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Geffen Records B0023742-01 / UMe B0023742-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Get On Down GET-54043 / Get On Down B0015811-01LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Geffen Records 00602567926252 / UMe B0029046-01LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Geffen Records 00602567926269LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Geffen Records B0029049-01 / UMe B0029049-01LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Geffen Records B0029046-01LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Get On Down GET 54049 / Universal Music Special Markets GET 54049LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Geffen Records B0038464-01LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Geffen Records B0023742-01 / UMe B0023742-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Europe | Geffen Records 00602567926252 / UMe B0029046-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2026 | US | Geffen Records 199957800259 / UMe 199957800259LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Geffen Records GEF2-24813LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Geffen Records GN301LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Not On Label (The Genius) GGCD 1 / Not On Label (GZA) GGCD 1LP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Not On Label (The Genius) GNELP-125 / Not On Label (GZA) GNELP-125LP, Album, Misprint, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | LP, Album, Misprint, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| ? | US | Geffen Records GG 001LP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Universal Music Special Markets B0015811-01 / Get On Down GET-54043LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Geffen Records B0023742-01 / UMe B0023742-01LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Liquid Swords4:31
- A2Duel Of The Iron Mic4:06
- A3Living In The World Today4:23
- B1Gold3:57
- B2Cold World5:30
- B3Labels2:54
- C14th Chamber4:37
- C2Shadowboxin'3:30
- C3Hell's Wind Staff1:26
- C4Killah Hills 103043:42
- D1Investigative Reports3:49
- D2Swordsman3:21
- D3I Gotcha Back4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Liquid Swords are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Liquid Swords are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 2026.
When was Liquid Swords first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in US, UK, Europe. One of them is Geffen Records GEF2-24813.
How do I tell if my copy of Liquid Swords is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEF2-24813, PRO-A2-4810, GE-1390, GEF224813INST) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GEF-24813-A-GL1 and GEF-24813-B-GL1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Liquid Swords 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.