US
1974- Label and catalog number
- A World Of Jazz VJS 3057
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VJWJ -74-1035Runout side A
VJWJ -74-1036Runout side B
74-1035Label, side A
74-1036Label, side B
Wayne ShorterSecond Genesis
Vinyl pressings
Second Genesis
by Wayne Shorter · 1974
15 pressings6 countriesBopPost BopHard BopJazz
Second Genesis was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Second Genesis
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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.
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | A World Of Jazz VJS 3057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | A World Of Jazz VJS 3057LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Japan | Vee Jay Records JC-2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Vee Jay Records JC-2LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Vee Jay Records UXP-93-JYLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Japan | Vee Jay Records ULS-1660-JYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Vee Jay Records RJL-6022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Japan | Vee Jay Records RJL-6022LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Affinity AFF 114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Portugal | Yes to Jazz 10062LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Japan | Vee Jay Records 22 YB-2012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Vee Jay Records 22 YB-2012LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Brazil | Brasidisc LP 7005 / Golden Jazz LP 7005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Jazz Images 37174LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJS 3057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ruby & The Pearl5:55
- A2Pay As You Go3:40
- A3Second Genesis4:10
- A4Mr. Chairman3:15
- B1Tenderfoot3:26
- B2The Albatross5:23
- B3Getting To Know You4:19
- B4I Didn't Know What Time It Was5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Second Genesis are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Second Genesis are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 2020.
When was Second Genesis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is A World Of Jazz VJS 3057.
How do I tell if my copy of Second Genesis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJS 3057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VJWJ -74-1035 and VJWJ -74-1036. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Second Genesis 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.
