Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS-81266
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Cissy HoustonStep Aside For A Lady
Vinyl pressings
Step Aside For A Lady
by Cissy Houston · 1979
13 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Step Aside For A Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Step Aside For A Lady
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | EMI EMS-81266First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | EMI 2C 068-63520LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | EMI 3C 064-63520LP | LP |
| 1980 | Mexico | EMI SLEM-962 / EMI 33C 062-63520LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 062-63520LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | EMI 7C 062-63520LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | EMI 10C 064-063.520LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMC 3327 / EMI 0C 062-07 251LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMC 3327 / EMI 0C 062-07 251LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36193LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36193LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36193LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Venezuela | EMI EMIS-7631LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Break It To Me Gently3:52
- A2You're The Fire5:55
- A3It Doesn't Only Happen At Night5:56
- A4Just One Man4:13
- B1Step Aside For A Lady6:10
- B2What I Miss6:12
- B3Gonna Take The Easy Way Out6:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Step Aside For A Lady are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Step Aside For A Lady are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Step Aside For A Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Japan. One of them is EMI EMS-81266.
How do I tell if my copy of Step Aside For A Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMS-81266) 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 Step Aside For A Lady 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.