US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 14505
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
75549
75545 ★
W75549T3A ②
W75545T14A ②
Red FoleySteal Away / Just A Closer Walk With Thee
Vinyl pressings
Steal Away / Just A Closer Walk With Thee
by Red Foley · 1950
11 pressings3 countriesCountryReligiousVocalFolk
Steal Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Steal Away
3 pressings came out in 1950, 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.
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-14505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-75549A Side
45-75545B Side
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-14505
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-75549 20A Side
45-75545 16B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Decca 14505First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-14505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-14505First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | Canada | Decca 9-304707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1957 | US | Decca 145057", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-304707", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-304707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-600917", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-600917", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | MCA Records 304707" | 7" |
| ? | US | Decca 304707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- ASteal Away3:08
- BJust A Closer Walk With Thee2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Steal Away are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Steal Away are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1950 and 1980.
When was Steal Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in US. One of them is Decca 14505.
How do I tell if my copy of Steal Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14505, 9-14505) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 75549 and 75545 ★. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Steal Away 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.