Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records 2076
- Format
- LP, Album
Archie SheppSteam
Vinyl pressings
Steam
by Archie Shepp · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesContemporary JazzJazz
Steam was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Steam
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 countries. 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records 2076
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST2076-AStamped
ST2076-B HRStamped
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records 2076
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · No LC on cover
- Runout / matrix
ST 2076-A HRRunout side A
ST 2076-B HRRunout side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Inner City Records IC 3002
- Format
- LP, Album · Purple Labels
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Inner City Records IC 3002
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Labels
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Soul Posters SP 2093
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
SP2093 A1 M.P.P.V.Side A runout
SP2093 B1 M.P.P.V.Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Soul Posters SP 2093First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Germany | Enja Records 2076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Enja Records 2076First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Enja Records 2076First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Inner City Records IC 3002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Inner City Records IC 3002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Enja Records RJ-7136LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 942LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Enja Records 2076 STLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Enja Records 2076 / Enja Records 2076 STLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Solitude11:48
- A2Steam10:13
- B1A Message From Trane18:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Steam are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Steam are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 1983.
When was Steam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, US, France. One of them is Enja Records 2076.
How do I tell if my copy of Steam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2076, IC 3002, SP 2093) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Steam 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.
