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John WaiteEvery Step Of The Way

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Every Step Of The Way

by John Waite · 1985

23 pressings13 countriesRock

Every Step Of The Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Every Step Of The Way

22 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 13 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

1985
Label and catalog number
EMI America EA 206
Format
7", Single, 45 RPM · Black Labels
Runout / matrix

EA 206 A-1-1-1-1Runout (Stamped) Side A

EA 206 B-1-1-2- - 2Runout (Stamped) Side B

EA 206ASide A label

EA 206BSide B label

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UK

1985
Label and catalog number
EMI America EA 206
Format
7", Single, 45 RPM · Red Labels
Runout / matrix

EA 206 A-1-1-1- 3Runout (Stamped) Side A

EA 206 B-1-1-2- 3Runout (Stamped) Side B

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US

1985
Label and catalog number
EMI America P-B-8282
Format
7", Single, Promo
Runout / matrix

B8282S45·502055·23 #1 OSide 1

B8282S45·502055·23 #1 OSide 2

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 23 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s22 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1985AustraliaEMI America AMI-1565First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1985AustraliaEMI America AMI.1565First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo
1985AustraliaEMI America AMI-1565First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1985CanadaEMI America B-8282First year7", Single7", Single
1985EcuadorEMI America 109-0071First year7", Single, Stereo7", Single, Stereo
1985EcuadorEMI America 109-0071First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1985EuropeEMI America 1A 006-20 0797 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985EuropeEMI America 1C 006-20 0797 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1985FranceEMI America 2007977First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1985GermanyEMI America 1C K 060-20 0775 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
1985ItalyEMI America 06 2007977First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1985JapanEMI America EYS-17569First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo
1985JapanEMI America EYS-17569First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985PeruEMI America 01.36.2488First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985PeruEMI America 01.36.2488First year7", Single, Promo · Promo7", Single, Promo · Promo
All 22 pressings from the 1980s
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?GermanyEMI 20079777", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo

Tracklist

  1. AEvery Step Of The Way4:08
  2. B1No Brakes3:14
  3. B2The Choice4:23

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Every Step Of The Way are there?

23 vinyl pressings of Every Step Of The Way are listed here, from 13 countries.

When was Every Step Of The Way first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is EMI America 1C K 060-20 0775 6.

How do I tell if my copy of Every Step Of The Way is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C K 060-20 0775 6, EA 206, B-8282, SPRO-9455 /9454) 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 Every Step Of The Way 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.

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