US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SPR 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Joe SimonStep By Step
Vinyl pressings
Step By Step
by Joe Simon · 1973
13 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Step By Step was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 By Step
13 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SPR 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SPR 133 A-MA
SPR 133 B-MB
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SPR 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SPR 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SPR 133 A-M (1335)A Side Matrix
SPR 133 B-M (1145)B Side Matrix
SPR-133-AM-2 -1A (Triangle) IAM (Stamped) STERLINGA Side Runout
SPR-133-B-1A (Tringle) IAMB Side Runout
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mojo 2093-030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Sliver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
2093030 A // 1▽420 12 5 04Runout A-side stamped
2093030 B // 1▽420 1 3 2 04Runout B-side stamped
2093-030 ALabel side-A
2093-030 BLabel side-B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mojo 2093-030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · large center hole
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | Polydor 2066 301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Polydor 2066 301First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Canada | Spring Records SPR 133First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2066 301First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Polydor SPR 133First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Polydor 2066 301 / Polydor 20 66 301First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Mojo 2093-030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Mojo 2093-030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Mojo 2093-030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Spring Records SPR 133First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Spring Records SPR 133First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | US | Spring Records SPR 133First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Spring Records SPR 133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AStep By Step3:20
- BTalk Don't Bother Me2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Step By Step are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Step By Step are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Step By Step first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Belgium, Brazil and more. One of them is Spring Records SPR 133.
How do I tell if my copy of Step By Step is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPR 133, 2093-030, 2066 301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Step By Step 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.
