In the Beginning

~ Recording by Genesis

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to Revelation (stereo)GenesisAlbum
  • GB1969-03-07
Decca RecordsSKL 4990
1.2In the Beginning3:43GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
Decca RecordsSLK 16 598‐P
1.2In the Beginning3:40GenesisIn the BeginningGenesisAlbum
Decca RecordsSKL 4990
1.1In the Beginning3:40GenesisIn the Beginning / The SerpentGenesisSingle
Decca RecordsF 22909
1.4In the Beginning3:40GenesisRock RootsGenesisAlbum
Decca RecordsKRTC 1
1.4In the Beginning3:40GenesisRock RootsGenesisAlbum
Decca RecordsROOTS 1
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
Decca Records6.21 580
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisIn the BeginningGenesisAlbum
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)LC 50006
1.4In the Beginning3:45GenesisWhere the Sour Turns to SweetGenesisAlbum
Rock MachineMACD 4
1.4In the Beginning3:45GenesisWhere the Sour Turns to SweetGenesisAlbum
Rock MachineMACD 4
1.4In the Beginning3:44GenesisAnd the Word Was…GenesisAlbum
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)820 496-2, 820 496‐2
1.4In the Beginning3:44GenesisAnd the Word Was..... (Rights Reserved box on rear cover)GenesisAlbum
  • -1987
London Records (UK, 1947–1999, re-launched 2011–present)820 496-2
1.4In the Beginning3:44GenesisAnd the Word Was…GenesisAlbum
  • JP1989-10-01
DeramP25L 25051
1.4In the Beginning3:45GenesisWhere the Sour Turns to Sweet (The First Album)GenesisAlbum
Carrère Music (imprint used by Carrère after 1989)9031-76924-2
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to Revelation (Japanese reissue of the 1969 album)GenesisAlbum
  • JP1990-10-21
Teichiku RecordsTECP-25471
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
Castle LegendsCLC 5002
1.2In the Beginning3:47GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
DCC Compact ClassicsDZS-051
1.4In the Beginning3:43GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)3740 3024, CMC 3024
1.4In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to Revelation (club edition)GenesisAlbum
Jonjo MusicJMCD4
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC), Castle Legends374 05002, CLC 5002, CLC 5002 CM
1.4In the Beginning3:42GenesisGenesisGenesisAlbum
Green Line RecordsCDGLP 449
1.4In the Beginning3:43GenesisThe Compact CollectionGenesisAlbum
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)PACD 013
1.4In the Beginning3:46GenesisThe Original Album (medium: “POP almanac” on the left)GenesisAlbum
DiskyPACD 7006
1.4In the Beginning3:46GenesisThe Original AlbumGenesisAlbum
DiskyDCD 5138
1.4In the Beginning3:43GenesisAnd the Word Was…GenesisAlbum
Castle Communications Deutschland GmbH (German reissue label)CMC 3024
1.3In the Beginning3:43GenesisGenesisGenesisAlbum
RockSTAR Music Corp.RCK146
1.2In the Beginning3:44GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
MCI MusicMCCDSE 133
1.2In the Beginning3:44GenesisFrom Genesis to Revelation ...the First AlbumGenesisAlbum
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 133
1.2In the Beginning3:44GenesisFrom Genesis to Revelation …The First AlbumGenesisAlbum
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 133, MCCDSE 133
1.4In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
  • NL1996-04-01
DiskyDC 863092
1.2In the Beginning3:46GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
  • US1996-09-03
Transluxe57804-2
1.2In the Beginning3:48GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
  • -1996
Transluxe57804-2
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
  • US2000-05-16
Snapper Music142952
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
  • JP2004-05-26
Imperial Records InternationalTECI-21223
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to Revelation (deluxe edition)GenesisAlbum
  • XE2005-03-28
  • GB2005-03-28
Edsel RecordsMEDCD 721
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisThe Genesis of GenesisGenesisAlbum
  • GB2006-10-30
RevvolutionREVVCDA002
1.2In the Beginning3:43GenesisThe Genesis of GenesisPeter Gabriel and GenesisAlbum
  • XW2006-11-27
Revvolution[none]
1.2In the Beginning3:47GenesisThe Peter Gabriel YearsGenesisAlbum
  • NL2007-05-24
MS053
1.2In the Beginning3:47GenesisGenesisGenesisAlbum
Weton‐WesgramORANGE241
1.2In the Beginning3:43GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
  • US2008-06-17
Varèse Sarabande302 066 895 2
1.2In the Beginning3:47GenesisThe Early Days of GenesisGenesisAlbum + Compilation
Real GoldRG 2042
1.2In the Beginning3:44GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
  • XW2010-10-25
Cherry Red Records (UK indie label; for copyrights, use Cherry Red Records Ltd. instead, with an alias if needed)
1.2In the Beginning3:47GenesisGenesisGenesisAlbum
Weton‐WesgramTIN20003
1.2In the Beginning3:46GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
  • XE2011-11-11
Repertoire Records (Hamburg‐based multinational reissue label)REP 5205
1.2In the Beginning3:46GenesisIn the BeginningGenesisAlbum
  • XE2014-06-27
Repertoire Records (Hamburg‐based multinational reissue label)REP 5315
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
  • US2014-11-28
Varèse Sarabande302 066 895 1
1.11In the Beginning3:47GenesisLullabies for Catatonics: A Journey Through the British Avant‐Pop/Art Rock Scene 1967–74Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-05-31
Grapefruit (UK: a division of Cherry Red, orange stylised logo)CRSEGBOX056
1.8In the Beginning3:45GenesisTen Songs for YouGenesisAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2022-07-20
G records
1.2In the Beginning3:40GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
Decca Records6.21 580, 6.21 580 BL
1.2In the Beginning3:45GenesisFrom Genesis to RevelationGenesisAlbum
1.4In the Beginning3:46GenesisRock & Pop LegendsGenesisAlbum
DiskyRPCD 006

Relationships

engineer:Tom Allom
Brian Roberts (worked w/ Genesis pre‐1970)
producer:Jonathan King
bass:Mike Rutherford (in 1968-08)
drums (drum set):Jonathan Silver (English drummer, ex-Genesis) (in 1968-08)
guitar:Anthony Phillips (Genesis ex‐member/co‐founder, prolific composer for film/TV) (in 1968-08)
lead vocals:Peter Gabriel (formerly of Genesis) (in 1968-08)
conductor:Arthur Greenslade (in 1968-08)
strings arranger and wind instruments arranger:Arthur Greenslade
Lew Warburton
recorded at:Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1968-08)
recording of:In the Beginning (in 1968-08)

Related works

In the Beginning

writer:Tony Banks (Genesis)
Peter Gabriel (formerly of Genesis)
Anthony Phillips (Genesis ex‐member/co‐founder, prolific composer for film/TV)
Mike Rutherford
publisher:Jonjo Music Co Ltd
Mainstay Music, Inc.
Marquis Songs USA
Melodie der Welt GmbH & Co. KG (fka Melodie der Welt J. Michel GmbH & Co. KG; this name since 2011-04-07)