UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Swing City Records CITY 1023SE
- Format
- 12", Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
CITY 1023 A-1-1-This Side
CITY 1023 B-1-1-That Side
Grant NelsonStep 2 Me
Vinyl pressings
Step 2 Me
by Grant Nelson · 1998
13 pressings3 countriesHouseUK GarageElectronic
Step 2 Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 2 Me
3 pressings came out in 1998, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Swing City Records City1203
- Format
- 12", White Label
France
1998- Label and catalog number
- BMG France 74321 70090 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | France | BMG France 74321 70090 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Swing City Records WBADJ 03612", Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 1998 | UK | Swing City Records CITY 1023SEFirst year12", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1998 | UK | Swing City Records City1203First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1999 | Belgium | La Belle Noire LBN 089907-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Swing City Records CITY 1023 / Wyze CITY 102312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | VC Recordings WBADJ 3712", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Swing City Renegade VCRTDJ90 / VC Recordings VCRTDJ9012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings VCRTXDJ90 / Swing City Renegade VCRTXDJ9012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | VC Recordings WBADJ 07312" | 12" |
| 2005 | UK | Swing City Records CITY 106412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label 5TT-112", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| ? | UK | Swing City Records CITY 102312", Repress, Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Repress, Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AStep 2 Me (The Groove Vocal Mix)
- B1Step 2 Me (Future Dub)
- B2Step 2 Me (Bump & Flex Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Step 2 Me are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Step 2 Me are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1998 and 2005.
When was Step 2 Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK, France. One of them is Swing City Records CITY 1023SE.
How do I tell if my copy of Step 2 Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CITY 1023SE, City1203, 74321 70090 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CITY 1023 A-1-1- and CITY 1023 B-1-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Step 2 Me 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.