Vinyl pressings
by Jaki Graham · 1986
Step Right Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
13 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
12 JAKI 9 A-2U-1-1-1 JASide A runout, variation 1
12 JAKI 9 B-2U-1-1-1Side B runout, variation 1
12 JAKI 9 A-1U-1- 1 ⇀ JASide A runout, variation 2
12 JAKI 9 B-1U-1- 1 ⇀Side B runout, variation 2
JAKI 9 A-1U-1-Q2-X 1 JAStamped/Etched Runout Side A, variant 1
JAKI 9 B-1U-1-Q2-X 1Stamped Runout Side B, variant 1
JA JAKI 9 A-1U-1-Q2-15Stamped/Etched Runout Side A, variant 2
JAKI 9 B-1U-1-Q2-6Stamped Runout Side B, variant 2
JAKI 9 A-2U-1- 1 - 1 JAStamped/Etched Runout Side A
JAKI 9 B-1U-1- 1 - 1Stamped Runout Side B
JAKI 9ALabel Side A
JAKI 9BLabel Side B
JAKI 9 A-1U-1-Q2-X 1 JASide A runout
JAKI 9 B-1U-1-Q2-X 1Side B runout
JAKI 9ASide A label
JAKI 9BSide B label
12 JAKI 9 A-2U-1-1-1 JASide A runout, variation 1
12 JAKI 9 B-2U-1-1-1Side B runout, variation 1
12 JAKI 9 A-1U-1- 1 ⇀ JASide A runout, variation 2
12 JAKI 9 B-1U-1- 1 ⇀Side B runout, variation 2
EMI 1915AA
EMI 1915BB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | EMI EMI 1915First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI Records Australia ED 248First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI 1A K060-20 1539 6 / EMI K 060 20 1539 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | EMI 2015387First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Ireland | EMI JAKI 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI 14 2015396First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI 06 2015387First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006-20 1538 7 / EMI 006 20 1538 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | EMI 12 JAKI 9 / EMI 12JAKI 9First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | EMI JAKI 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | EMI JAKI 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | EMI JAKI 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | EMI 12 JAKI 9 / EMI 12JAKI 9First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | EMI 12JAKI 912", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
14 vinyl pressings of Step Right Up are listed here, from 7 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is EMI 12 JAKI 9.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 JAKI 9, JAKI 9, EMI 1915, ED 248) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 JAKI 9 A-2U-1-1-1 JA and 12 JAKI 9 B-2U-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
