US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69755
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST E 69755 A - 2Side A
ST E 69755 B - 1Side B
Steel PulseSteppin' Out
Vinyl pressings
Steppin' Out
by Steel Pulse · 1984
12 pressings5 countriesDubReggae
Steppin' Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Steppin' Out
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED 4949
- Format
- 12", Promo · SP - Specialty Press
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69755
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED 4949
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · AR - Allied Press
- Runout / matrix
ST ED 4949 A - 3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-18954-A3 SLM △6037 1-1 STERLINGSide A runout
ST ED 4949 B - 4 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-18955-B4 SLM △6037-X 1-1 STERLINGSide B runout
ST-ED4949A-ARSide A label
ST-ED4949B-ARSide B label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Wise Man Doctrine 12 WMDS 003
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Wise Man Doctrine WMDS 003
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WMDS 003 A GL JONZ PLANET DREADRunout A-side etched
WMDS 003 B GL SOUND CLINIC WV54Runout B-side etched
WMDS 003-ALabel side-A
WMDS 003-BLabel side-B
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Denmark | Genlyd 12 WMDS 003 / Wise Man Doctrine 12 WMDS 003First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Elektra 966 972-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Elektra 969 755-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Wise Man Doctrine 12 WMDS 003First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Wise Man Doctrine WMDS 003First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Wise Man Doctrine WMDS 0037", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | UK | Wise Man Doctrine 12 WMDS 003First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | US | Elektra ED 4949First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Elektra 7-69755First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Elektra 7-69755First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Elektra ED 4949First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | WEA PRO 103312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Steppin' Out (Extended Version)5:17
- A2Steppin' Out (A Capella)4:11
- B1Steppin' Out (LP Version)4:02
- B2Steppin' Out (Dub Version)7:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Steppin' Out are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Steppin' Out are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Steppin' Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Netherlands, Denmark. One of them is Elektra 7-69755.
How do I tell if my copy of Steppin' Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-69755, ED 4949, 12 WMDS 003, WMDS 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST E 69755 A - 2 and ST E 69755 B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Steppin' Out 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.
