Genesis is the debut album by the British band The Gods. The LP was recorded in 1968 and released that same year by EMI / Columbia Records) in the UK. The album was re-issued on CD by Repertoire Records in 1994.
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| Released | 1968 | |||
| Recorded | 1968 at Abbey Road Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock, psychedelic rock | |||
| Length | 37:38 | |||
| Label | EMI / Columbia Records (UK) | |||
| Producer | David A. Paramor | |||
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When it came out in 1968, the LP consisted of 10 tracks. [2] The 1994 CD version has an additional four songs. It features both sides of the band's extremely rare 45's singles "Baby's Rich" and "Hey Bulldog". The cover of the CD shows the original sleeve artwork which was designed by Hipgnosis.
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