Genesis (December 18, 2026) – A Trick Of The Tail (50th Anniversary) Red Vinyl LP

Dec 18

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A Trick Of The Tail celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a special limited-edition coloured vinyl release.

Originally released in February 1976, the album represented an important new chapter for Genesis. It was the group's first album following the departure of Peter Gabriel and the first to feature Phil Collins taking on lead vocal duties.

The change proved successful, with A Trick Of The Tail receiving both critical and commercial acclaim and reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart.

STYLE & THEMES

A Trick Of The Tail captures Genesis beginning a new era while continuing the ambitious musical approach established during the band's earlier years.

With Phil Collins moving into the lead vocalist role, the album introduced a significant change to the group's sound and identity while retaining the progressive character of Genesis.

RELEASE HISTORY

Originally released in February 1976.

Issued in 2026 to celebrate the album's 50th anniversary.

The anniversary edition is presented as a limited-edition 140g red vinyl LP.

Scheduled for release on December 18, 2026.

PRODUCTION

UPC: 0827568014092

Release Date: December 18, 2026

Format: 140g Red Vinyl LP

PPD: £23.00 / €25.50

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
Genesis	A Trick Of The Tail (50th Anniversary)	UK	0827568014092	December 18, 2026	140g Red Vinyl LP

TRACKLIST TABLE

SIDE ONE

• Dance On A Volcano

• Entangled

• Squonk

• Mad Man Moon

SIDE TWO

• Robbery, Assault And Battery

• Ripples...

• A Trick Of The Tail

• Los Endos

NOTES

• 50th Anniversary Edition.

• Limited-edition red vinyl.

• Pressed on 140g vinyl.

• Originally released in February 1976.

• First Genesis album released following the departure of Peter Gabriel.

• First Genesis album to feature Phil Collins taking on lead vocal duties.

• Reached No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart.

• Scheduled for release on December 18, 2026.

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