US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-982R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G7-982R1ASide One Label
G7-982R1BSide Two Label
High InergySteppin' Out
Vinyl pressings
Steppin' Out
by High Inergy · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Steppin' Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Steppin' Out
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-982R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G7-982R1ASide One Label
G7-982R1BSide Two Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-982R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G7982R1 A-18A 12A JG KENDUNSide A runout, variant 1
G 7982R1B- 18A 12A JG KENDUNSide B runout, variant 1
P P P G7982 R1 A- ̷1̷8̷A̷ 13A KENDUN-A JGSide A runout, variant 2
P P P G7982 R1 B- ̷1̷8̷A̷ 13A KENDUN-A JGSide B runout, variant 2
UK
August 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12090Motown 0C 062-61 263
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
August 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12090
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown STMLO 10196Motown STMLO-10196
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Motown G7-982LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Australia | Motown STMLO 10196 / Motown STMLO-10196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Gordy G7-982R1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Gordy G7-982R1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Gordy VIP-6559 / Motown VIP-6559First yearLP, Album, Sampler | LP, Album, Sampler |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-61263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Gordy G7-982R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Gordy G7-982R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Gordy G7-982R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Gordy LPS-99.032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Motown STML 12090 / Motown 0C 062-61 263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Motown STML 12090First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Lovin' Fever3:21
- A2Hi !2:41
- A3You Captured My Heart3:24
- A4Didn't Wanna Tell You3:44
- A5Everytime I See You I Go Wild3:36
- B1Fly Little Blackbird5:01
- B2Beware3:26
- B3We Are The Future3:37
- B4Peaceland3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Steppin' Out are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Steppin' Out are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Steppin' Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Gordy G7-982R1.
How do I tell if my copy of Steppin' Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G7-982R1, STML 12090, STMLO 10196, VIP-6559) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G7-982R1A and G7-982R1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Steppin' Out 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.
