US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23933
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA 8648 FDS-4 FUTUREDISC ◈-P-◈Variant Side A
MCA 8649 FDS-4 ◈-P-◈Variant Side B
MCA8648Label Side A
MCA8649Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Every Little Step
by Bobby Brown · 1989
30 pressings12 countriesNew Jack SwingContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
Every Little Step was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Every Little Step
26 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC28173E FDS-2 回-G-回A-Side Runout Etching
MC28174E FDS-2 回-G-回B-Side Runout Etching
MC 28173EA-Side Label
MC 28174EB-Side Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23933
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Gloversville
- Runout / matrix
MCA 8648 FDS-1 FUTURE DSC SYSTEMSRunout side A, variant 1
MCA 8649 FDS-2Runout side B, variant 1
MCA 8648 FDS-1 FUTURE DSC SYSTEMSRunout side A, variant 2
MCA 8649 FDS-1Runout side B, variant 2
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC28173E FDS-4 [◈-P-◈] IIRunout side A, etched [stamped]
MC28174E FDS-3 [◈-P-◈]Runout side B, etched [stamped]
MC28173EA-Side Label
MC28174EB-Side Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17791
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCA 8748Side A
MCA 8749Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53618
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | MCA Records 0-23933 / MCA Records MCA-23933First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | MCA Records 7-53618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23933First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-53618First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 562-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | MCA Records 257 563-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | MCA Records 257 563-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | MCA Records 257 563-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | MCA Records PRS-2058First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Mexico | MCA Records PRO-363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Philippines | MCA Records MEP-89-1223 / MCA Records MCA-23933First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | MCA Records 1.115First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1338First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1338First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1338First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | MCA Records 1.2427", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1995 | Italy | ZAC Records ZAC 059 / ZAC Records ZAC 059-9512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | MCA Records MCST 4800412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 210912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEvery Little Step (Extended Version)7:55
- B1Every Little Step (Uptown Mix)7:33
- B2Every Little Step (Instrumental)4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Every Little Step are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Every Little Step are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1989 and 1996.
When was Every Little Step first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-23933.
How do I tell if my copy of Every Little Step is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-23933, MCA-53618, L33-17791, MCAT 1338) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 8648 FDS-4 FUTUREDISC ◈-P-◈ and MCA 8649 FDS-4 ◈-P-◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Every Little Step 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.
