US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 73376
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 73376ALabel side A
XSS 73376BLabel side B
New Kids On The BlockStep By Step
Vinyl pressings
Step By Step
by New Kids On The Block · 1990
26 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Step By Step was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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
26 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 11 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-73343
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-73343-A 2S G2 DMM A6 MasterdiskSide A etched. Variant 1
ZSS-73343-B 1A G1 DMM A7Side B etched. Variant 1
ZSS-73343-A 2A G2 DMM A7 MASTERDISKSide A etched. Variant 2
ZSS-73343-B /A G2 DMM A1Side B etched. Variant 2
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 73376
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 73376ALabel side A
XSS 73376BLabel side B
UK
June 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS BLOCK Q6
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Badge Pack
- Runout / matrix
BLOCK 6 A1A-side runout
BLOCK 6 B1B-side runout
BLOCK 6AA-side label
BLOCK 6BB-side label
UK
June 4, 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS BLOCK T6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLOCKT.6 A1 1 ΛRunout side A
BLOCKT.6 B1 1 ΛRunout side B
UK
June 4, 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS BLOCK P6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Poster Bag
- Runout / matrix
BLOCK 6 A1 5Runout side A
BLOCK 6 B1 CRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | CBS ass 9440First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Brazil | CBS 51.310First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Brazil | CBS 51.292First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Brazil | CBS 51.292First year12", Single, Picture Disc, Promo · Promo, Picture disc | 12", Single, Picture Disc, Promo · Promo, Picture disc |
| 1990 | Costa Rica | CBS 8655905First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655905 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655905 8First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655905 8First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Mexico | CBS LPMI-653363First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | Columbia PR-95210First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Philippines | CBS QCL45-10337First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS 655905 5First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2420First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2420First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS ARIC2420 / CBS ARIC 2420First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Step By Step (12" Club Version)5:25
- A2Step By Step (7" Version)4:27
- B1Step By Step (Instrumental)4:21
- B2Valentine Girl3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Step By Step are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Step By Step are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Step By Step first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 44 73376.
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 44 73376, 38-73343, BLOCK Q6, BLOCK T6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS 73376A and XSS 73376B. 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.
