Germany
1959- Label and catalog number
- Electrola E 21 451Electrola 45-EG 9075
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
I-45-AMP-3904-1Runout Side A
I-45-AMP-3906-1Runout Side B
I 45 - AMP 3904A-side label
I 45 - AMP 3906B-side label
Steve LawrenceFootsteps
Vinyl pressings
Footsteps
by Steve Lawrence · 1959
25 pressings14 countriesPop RockRock
Footsteps was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Footsteps
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Germany | Electrola E 21 451 / Electrola 45-EG 9075First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Sparton 4-876 R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Sparton 4-876 R7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | Finland | Karusell 45-K-151007", Single | 7", Single |
| 1960 | France | ABC-Paramount ABC 45.98367", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1960 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 7 MQ 13727", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Japan | ABC-Paramount PS-607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Netherlands | ABC-Paramount AP 22.0847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | New Zealand | W & G WG-SPN-9277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Norway | Karusell P 2247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Norway | Karusell P 2247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 7267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 7267", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-10,0857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-10,0857", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-10,0857", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Sparton 4-876 R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Sparton 4-876 R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Finland | Karusell 45-K-151007", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | South Africa | ABC-Paramount ABC 404410", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | Sweden | ABC-Paramount P2247", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | ABC-Paramount 100857", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFootsteps2:12
- BYou Don't Know2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Footsteps are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Footsteps are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was Footsteps first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Germany. One of them is Electrola E 21 451.
How do I tell if my copy of Footsteps is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E 21 451) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, I-45-AMP-3904-1 and I-45-AMP-3906-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Footsteps 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.
