US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12256
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A&M-SP-012256A-C2 G1 Future Disc A1Side A
A&M-SP-012256-B-C-1 G1 A1Side B
Shanice WilsonNo 1/2 Steppin'
Vinyl pressings
No 1/2 Steppin'
by Shanice Wilson · 1987
12 pressings4 countriesFunkContemporary R&BElectronicHip Hop
No 1/2 Steppin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 No 1/2 Steppin'
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM-02990-ALabel Side A
AM-02990-BLabel Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12256
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM-02990-ALabel Side A
AM-02990-BLabel Side B
A&M-AM-02990-A-PR2 FUTURE DISC
A&M-AM-02990-B-PR-2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Company cover
- Runout / matrix
AM-02990-ALabel side A
AM-02990-BLabel side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12256
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12256First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records SP12256First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1546First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-12256First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-12256First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2990First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-12256First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2990First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2990First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2990First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | A&M Records C12Y321812", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | A&M Records 7Y30747", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1No 1/2 Steppin' (Club Mix)7:42
- A2No 1/2 Steppin' (7" Edit)3:55
- B1No 1/2 Steppin' (Radio Version)5:45
- B2No 1/2 Steppin' (Dub Version)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No 1/2 Steppin' are there?
12 vinyl pressings of No 1/2 Steppin' are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was No 1/2 Steppin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is A&M Records SP-12256.
How do I tell if my copy of No 1/2 Steppin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-12256, AM-2990, SP12256, AMRS 1546) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M-SP-012256A-C2 G1 Future Disc A1 and A&M-SP-012256-B-C-1 G1 A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No 1/2 Steppin' 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.