US
September 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-6119
IM-6120
Jimmy McCracklinThink / Steppin' Up In Class
Vinyl pressings
Think / Steppin' Up In Class
by Jimmy McCracklin · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Think / Steppin' Up In Class was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Think / Steppin' Up In Class
7 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
September 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch press
- Runout / matrix
IM-6119A-Side label
IM-6120B-Side label
IM-6119 (MR) R △58419A-Side deadwax
IM-6120 (MR) R 🀫🀫🀫🀫🀫🀫 △58419-XB-Side deadwax
US
September 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-6119
IM-6120
US
September 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-6119
IM-6120
US
September 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
IM-6119
IM-6120
US
September 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
IM-6119
IM-6120
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Imperial IM 66129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66129First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66129First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Imperial 66129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Liberty LIB 661297", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Liberty LIB 661297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Imperial 0527", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThink2:30
- BSteppin' Up In Class2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Think / Steppin' Up In Class are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Think / Steppin' Up In Class are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Think / Steppin' Up In Class first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Imperial 66129, released September 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Think / Steppin' Up In Class is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66129, IM 66129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-6119 and IM-6120. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Think / Steppin' Up In Class 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.