Italy
September 26, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Many Records MN 553
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
-1L-26-9-85-DDRunout side A, hand etched
-2L-26-9-85-DD-[Cgd-logo]Runout side B, hand etched
Vinyl pressings
Step By Step (Extended Version)
by Silvio Pozzoli · 1985
26 pressings12 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Step By Step (Extended Version) was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 (Extended Version)
22 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Many Records 06 2009507
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Many Records MN 553
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT40472
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM B-3736 A-1/85S IRunout side A
DM B-3736 B-1/85S IRunout side B
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB40471RCA PB 40471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DSB -3737 A-1/85S IRunout side A stamped
DM DSB -3737 B-1/85S IRunout side B stamped
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 12.1258
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | RCA PT40472First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA PB40471 / RCA PB 40471First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 12.1258First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1258 / Many Records SCM 1258First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.14484 / Chic 6.14484 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.20511 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic 6.20511First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Chic C-6.20 51112", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Italy | Many Records 06 2009507First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Many Records MN 553First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-534First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | EMI 2010207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | EMI 2010196First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Solid Records 12PERM (C) 507First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | South Africa | Solid Records SOLD 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AStep By Step (Club Mix)5:45
- B1Step By Step (Radio Version)3:35
- B2Step By Step (Dub Mix)3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Step By Step (Extended Version) are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Step By Step (Extended Version) are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Step By Step (Extended Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Europe, France, Germany and more. One of them is Many Records MN 553, released September 26, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Step By Step (Extended Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MN 553, 06 2009507, PT40472, PB40471) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, -1L-26-9-85-DD and -2L-26-9-85-DD-[Cgd-logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Step By Step (Extended Version) 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.
