Europe
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 81637
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
EPC 81637-A-2Runout A, variant 1
EPC 81637-B-1Runout B, variant 1
EPC 81637-2A-1 ⒽRunout A, variant 2
EPC 81637-2B-1 ⒽRunout B, variant 2
SailorThe Third Step
Vinyl pressings
The Third Step
by Sailor · 1976
11 pressings10 countriesPop RockDiscoRockPop
The Third Step was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 The Third Step
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 9 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 81637Epic S EPC 81637
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 81637 A1Runout, A-side, variant 1
EPC S 81637 B1Runout, B-side, variant 1
EPC S 81637 A1 12 CRunout, A-side, variant 2
EPC S 81637 B2 17 ARunout, B-side, variant 2
Australasia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 3787
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 81701Bunte EPC 81701
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
EPC 81637-2A-1 ⒽRunout Side A Variant 1
EPC 81637-2B-2 ⒽRunout Side B Variant 1
EPC 81637-1A-2 ⒽRunout Side A Variant 2
EPC 81637-1B-1 ⒽRunout Side B Variant 2
Israel
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 81637
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 81637 A2Side A Runout
EPC S 81637 B2SIde B Runout
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic 25AP 336
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australasia | Epic ELPS 3787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Europe | Epic EPC 81637First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC 81701 / Bunte EPC 81701First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Israel | Epic EPC 81637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Epic 25AP 336First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 3787First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | South Africa | Epic KSF 1913First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Epic EPC 81637 / Epic S EPC 81637First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Yugoslavia | Suzy EPC 81637 / Epic EPC 81637First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Epic 25AP 336 / Epic 25AP 336(E)LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Epic EPC 81637LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1One Drink Too Many3:59
- A2Give Me La Samba3:17
- A3Cool Breeze3:21
- A4Two Ladies On The Corner2:45
- A5Dancing4:37
- B1Stiletto Heels3:11
- B2Out Of Money2:55
- B3Hanna3:16
- B4Quay Hotel4:05
- B5Melancholy2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Third Step are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Third Step are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was The Third Step first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Europe, UK, Australasia, Germany and more. One of them is Epic EPC 81637.
How do I tell if my copy of The Third Step is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 81637, ELPS 3787, EPC 81701, 25AP 336) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC 81637-A-2 and EPC 81637-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Third 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.
