Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Electrola 1C 006-46 249Electrola 1 C 006-46 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
46249-A1Runout side A
46249-B1Runout side B
Peter GriffinStep By Step
Vinyl pressings
Step By Step
by Peter Griffin · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
Step By Step was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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
2 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Electrola 1C 052-46 249 YZ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
46249-A1-YZRunout side A
46249-B1-YZRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Electrola 1C 006-46 249 / Electrola 1 C 006-46 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Electrola 1C 052-46 249 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Rio Records RIO 1412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | France | EMI Electrola 2C 052-46 24912" | 12" |
| 1981 | Italy | Bubble BLU 93047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Moby Dick Records BTG-63212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Moby Dick Records BTG-63212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Aariana ARI-67237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 373412", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Aariana ARI-870312" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AStep By Step5:11
- BDevil´s Reception4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Step By Step are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Step By Step are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1988.
When was Step By Step first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany. One of them is Electrola 1C 006-46 249.
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 1C 006-46 249, 1C 052-46 249 YZ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 46249-A1 and 46249-B1. 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.