Genesis - From Genesis to Revelation Stereo Boxed Decca Vinyl

Artist: Genesis

Title: From Genesis To Revelation

Label: Decca

Catalogue Number: SKL 4990

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release: 1969

Pressing Year: Early 1970s

Description

From Genesis To Revelation is the debut studio album by Genesis, originally released in March 1969. Long before the band became one of the most influential names in progressive rock, this ambitious concept album introduced the songwriting talents of Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford and John Silver.

Produced by Jonathan King, the album explores themes inspired by the biblical journey from Genesis to Revelation, blending orchestral pop, psychedelic folk and baroque rock into a unique and atmospheric listening experience. While it differs considerably from the progressive sound Genesis would later develop, the album offers a fascinating insight into the band's earliest creative ambitions.

Highlights include Where The Sour Turns To Sweet, In The Beginning, The Serpent, Silent Sun and A Place To Call My Own, showcasing intricate harmonies, poetic lyrics and the unmistakable beginnings of Peter Gabriel's distinctive vocal style. Although modestly received upon its original release, From Genesis To Revelation has since become an essential recording in the Genesis catalogue and an important piece of British rock history.

Pressing Notes

This is an early 1970s UK boxed Decca stereo reissue of Genesis' debut album, released on the iconic blue Decca Full Frequency Stereophonic Sound (FFSS) labels under catalogue number SKL 4990. Issued after Decca introduced its boxed logo design, this pressing retains the original 1969 artwork and audio while offering the improved manufacturing quality of later UK pressings.

Complete with the original lyric insert and Decca company inner sleeve, this edition remains highly desirable among collectors, providing an affordable alternative to the scarce and valuable first pressing while preserving the authentic UK presentation of the album.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Where The Sour Turns To Sweet
2. In The Beginning
3. Fireside Song
4. The Serpent
5. Am I Very Wrong?
6. In The Wilderness

Side Two

1. The Conqueror
2. In Hiding
3. One Day
4. Window
5. In Limbo
6. Silent Sun
7. A Place To Call My Own

Matrix / Runout

Machine stamped matrices consistent with an early UK boxed Decca pressing.

Additional Information

• Early 1970s UK boxed Decca stereo reissue
• Original album released in 1969
• Decca Records
• Catalogue Number: SKL 4990
• Blue boxed Decca FFSS labels
• Includes original lyric insert
• Includes Decca company inner sleeve
• Produced by Jonathan King
• Featuring Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford and John Silver
• 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP

Condition

Sleeve: VG+

Record: VG+

Inner Sleeve: VG+

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) – Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX) – Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG) – Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G) – Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F) – Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

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