UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64789
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64789 A1 [etched] SP-4789-A-A+M-INTRunout Side A
AMLH 64789 B1 [etched] SP-4789-B-A+M-INTRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Steppin' Out
by Joan Armatrading · 1979
25 pressings10 countriesVocalBluesPop
Steppin' Out 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 Steppin' Out
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64789
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64789 A2 Tone [etched]Runout Side A
AMLH 64789 B2 Tone [etched]Runout Side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMID 131
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMID 131 A2 toneRunout Side A
AMID 131 B4Runout Side B
Australia
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 37048
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX-54709 .2ASide 1 Runout etched
SMX-54710 .2ASide 2 Runout etched
SMX-54709Side 1 Label
SMX-54710Side 2 Label
New Zealand
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 37048
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SMA54709 2A2Side 1 (etched on record)
SMA54710 P2BSide 2 (etched on record)
SMX-54709Side 1 Label
SMX-54710Side 2 Label
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4789
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-4789-A-A+M-INT -3- TML-M + SLM + Δ107 ENGLANDSide A runout
SP-4789-B-A+M-INT -2- TML-M + SLM + Δ107-X ENGLANDSide B runout
4789-ASide A label
4789-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4789First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4789First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4789 / A&M Records SP-69851LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4789 / A&M Records SP-69851LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64789First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64789First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | A&M Records AMLH 64789First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Portugal | A&M Records 1PSP 4789First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLH 64789First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64789First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64789First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMID 131First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | A&M Records L 37048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 37048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | A&M Records AMLH 64789LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 3176LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 3176LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 69851LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 69851LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | A&M Records AMNP 126LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 394 789-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 394 789-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 394 789-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | A&M Records AMNP 126 / A&M Records AMLH 126LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | A&M Records AMID 131LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mama Mercy3:44
- A2Cool Blue Stole My Heart7:47
- A3How Cruel2:59
- A4Love Song3:47
- A5Love And Affection5:08
- B1Steppin' Out3:58
- B2You Rope You Tie Me4:16
- B3Kissin' And A Huggin'6:22
- B4Tall In The Saddle6:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Steppin' Out are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Steppin' Out are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1985.
When was Steppin' Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 64789.
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 AMLH 64789, AMID 131, L 37048, SP-4789) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMLH 64789 A1 [etched] SP-4789-A-A+M-INT and AMLH 64789 B1 [etched] SP-4789-B-A+M-INT. 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.
