UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS 26095CBS CBS 26095
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS 26095 A2 ARUNA-side runout, etched
CBS 26095 B2B-side runout, etched
⋀A/B-side runouts, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Steps In Time
by King · 1984
24 pressings18 countriesNew WavePop RockRock
Steps In Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Steps In Time
14 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS 26095
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 26095 A2 ARUNA-side runout, variant 1
CBS 26095 B2B-side runout, variant 1
CBS-26095-A2 C ARUNA-side runout, variant 2
CBS-26095-B2 1 CB-side runout, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS 26095CBS CBS 26095
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS 26095 A2 (No "ARUN" on this version)A-side runout, etched
CBS 26095 B2B-side runout, etched
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic BFE 40061
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL-40061-1ASide A runout, variant 1
PBL-40061-1ASide B runout, variant 1
PAL-40061-1B ❀ ⋀ P APSide A runout, variant 2
PBL-40061-1B ⋀ P(AP) 0Side B runout, variant 2
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 8055
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 26095CBS 26095
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sunburst labels
- Runout / matrix
A 01-26095-1A-1Runout side A, variant 1
A 01-26095-1B-1Runout side B, variant 1
01-26095-1A-1 BRunout side A, variant 2
01-26095-1B-1 ARunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | CBS SBP 8055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBS 26095 / CBS 26095First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | CBS 26095First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CYA-1066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Ireland | CBS 26095 / CBS CBS 26095First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | CBS CBS 26095 / CBS 26095First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 8055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Philippines | Epic QEL-25094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | CBS 26095 / CBS CBS 26095First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | CBS ASF 3058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | CBS 26095 / CBS CBS 26095First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | CBS 26095 / CBS CBS 26095LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1984 | UK | CBS 26095First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | CBS 26095 / CBS CBS 26095First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Epic BFE 40061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3402 / Sony Music MOVLP3402LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 26095 / CBS 26095LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Fish5:10
- A2Love & Pride3:20
- A3And As For Myself3:22
- A4Trouble4:02
- A5Won't You Hold My Hand Now3:02
- B1Unity Song4:06
- B2Cherry4:15
- B3Soul On My Boots3:35
- B4I Kissed The Spikey Fridge4:05
- B5Fish (Reprise)2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Steps In Time are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Steps In Time are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1984 and 2024.
When was Steps In Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is CBS 26095.
How do I tell if my copy of Steps In Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26095, BFE 40061, SBP 8055, CBS 26095) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 26095 A2 ARUN and CBS 26095 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Steps In Time 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.
