UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records NIKT 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NIKT 12 A-1U-1- 1 TOWNHOUSERunout A
NIKT 12 B-1U-1- 1 TOWNHOUSERunout B
Nik KershawOne Step Ahead
Vinyl pressings
One Step Ahead
by Nik Kershaw · 1988
14 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
One Step Ahead was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 One Step Ahead
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WNIKT12
- Format
- Promo, White Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WNIKT 12 DL
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
NIKT 12 A-1U-1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
NIKT 12 B-1U-1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B
Country unknown
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 7-257760
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 0-257759
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 7-257760
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Unknown | MCA Records 7-257760First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | MCA Records 0-257759First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Australia | MCA Records 7-257760First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | MCA Records 257 759-0 / MCA Records 6.20966First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | MCA Records 257 760-7 / MCA Records 6.15 172 LAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | MCA Records NIK 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | MCA Records 25 7760-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | MCA Records 257759-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | MCA Records 257760-7 / MCA Records NIK 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records WNIKT12First yearPromo, White Label · Promo | Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records WNIKT 12 DLFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records NIKT 12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records NIK 127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records NIK 127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- Other Side
- AOne Step Ahead3:38
- This Side
- BWhen I Grow Up3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Step Ahead are there?
14 vinyl pressings of One Step Ahead are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was One Step Ahead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is MCA Records NIKT 12.
How do I tell if my copy of One Step Ahead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NIKT 12, WNIKT12, WNIKT 12 DL, 7-257760) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NIKT 12 A-1U-1- 1 TOWNHOUSE and NIKT 12 B-1U-1- 1 TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One Step Ahead 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.
