US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Skye Records SK-1006D
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SKD-1006-A SONIC K3130 MR Δ13078 RLRunout etching side A
SKD-1006-B MR Δ13078-X K3131 RLRunout etching side B
Wendy & BonnieGenesis
Vinyl pressings
Genesis
by Wendy & Bonnie · 1969
14 pressings4 countriesFolk RockPsychedelic RockRockPop
Genesis was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Genesis
4 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Skye Records SK-1006D
- Format
- LP, Album · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SKD-1006-A SONIC K3130 RLSide A
SKD-1006-B K3131 RLSide B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Skye Records SK-1006DSkye Records SK 1006D
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SKD-1006-A SONIC K3130 RLA-Side Runout
SKD-1006-B K 3131 RLB-Side Runout
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Skye Records SK-1006D
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SKD-1006-A SONIC K3130 MR Δ13078 RLRunout side A
SKD-1006-B MR Δ13078-X K3131 RLRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Skye Records SK-1006DFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Skye Records SK-1006D / Skye Records SK 1006DFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Skye Records SK-1006DFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Skye Records SK-1006DFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Fontana SFX-7293LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Fontana 887 957 TYLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5249LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2009 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5258LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5258LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5258LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5681LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Italy | Cinedelic Records CNLP71LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | Italy | Cinedelic Records CNLP71LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Skye Records SK-1006DLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Let Yourself Go Another Time2:35
- A2The Paisley Window Pane2:58
- A3I Realized You3:42
- A4By The Sea4:03
- A5You Keep Hanging Up On My Mind2:58
- B1It's What's Really Happening2:15
- B2Five O'Clock In The Morning2:42
- B3Endless Pathway3:38
- B4Children Laughing2:45
- B5The Winter Is Cold2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Genesis are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Genesis are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 2024.
When was Genesis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is Skye Records SK-1006D.
How do I tell if my copy of Genesis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SK-1006D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SKD-1006-A SONIC K3130 MR Δ13078 RL and SKD-1006-B MR Δ13078-X K3131 RL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.