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Lionel Hampton And His OrchestraSteppin' Out Vol. 1 (1942-1945)

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Steppin' Out Vol. 1 (1942-1945)

by Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra · 1969

13 pressings7 countriesBig BandSwingJazz

Steppin' Out Vol. 1 (1942-1945) was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Vol. 1 (1942-1945)

4 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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.

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.

1960s4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1969BrazilDecca 012.139 / MCA Records 012.139First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1969CanadaDecca DL79244First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1969USDecca DL79244First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1969USDecca DL79244First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · PromoLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo
1970s3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970FranceCoral COP/S 2760 / La Compagnie COP/S 2760LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
1970SpainMCA Records MCA s-21.269LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1971ItalyCoral COPS 2760LP, StereoLP, Stereo
1980s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980USMCA Records MCA-1315LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1980USMCA Records 1315LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
Year unknown4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?FranceMCA Records M.C.A. 510.041LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?GermanyCoral COPS 2760LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?GermanyCoral COPS 2760LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?USDecca DL 79244LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Royal Family3:03
  2. A2I Can't Believe You're In Love With Me3:14
  3. A3Blues In The News3:18
  4. A4Exactly Like You3:00
  5. A5In The Bag3:18
  6. A6Loose Wig3:03
  7. A7Chop-Chop3:08
  8. B1Flying Home #23:06
  9. B2Million Dollar Smile3:03
  10. B3The Lamplighter3:02
  11. B4Overtime2:53
  12. B5Tempo's Boogie3:05
  13. B6Doublin' With Dublin3:05
  14. B7Ribs And Hot Sauce2:28

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Steppin' Out Vol. 1 (1942-1945) are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Steppin' Out Vol. 1 (1942-1945) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1980.

When was Steppin' Out Vol. 1 (1942-1945) first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Brazil, Canada. One of them is Decca DL79244.

How do I tell if my copy of Steppin' Out Vol. 1 (1942-1945) is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL79244, 012.139) 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 Steppin' Out Vol. 1 (1942-1945) 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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