Japan
1968- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records HIT-1543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Steve LawrenceFootsteps
Vinyl pressings
Footsteps
by Steve Lawrence · 1968
18 pressings5 countriesPop RockPop
Footsteps was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 1968, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Japan | ABC Records HIT-1543First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Jamaica | MCA Records D 24257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | Probe IPR-103957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Roulette GG-1287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Roulette GG-1287", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Roulette GG-1287", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Probe GFF 1227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Probe GFF 1227", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records D-24257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records D-24257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Collectables COL 37017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | ABC Records 45-12537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | ABC Records HIT-15437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Roulette GG-1287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | MCA Records D-24257" | 7" |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 37017", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Goldies 45 D-24257", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC Records 12537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFootsteps
- BPretty Blue Eyes
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Footsteps are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Footsteps are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1989.
When was Footsteps first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Japan. One of them is ABC Records HIT-1543.
How do I tell if my copy of Footsteps is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HIT-1543) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
