US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9556
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S F9556A-1ARunout A, variant 1
1S F9556B-1ARunout B, variant 1
1S F9556A-1A 39Runout A, variant 2
1S F9556B-1A D4Runout B, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Step II
by Sylvester · 1978
42 pressings28 countriesSoulDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Step II was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 II
32 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 23 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9556
- Format
- LP, Album · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
F9556A 1-2 KENDUN-C SRCEtched Side A, variant 1 [KENDUN-C SRC, stamped]
F9556B 1-1 KENDUN-C SRCEtched Side B, variant 1 [KENDUN-C SRC, stamped]
1-1 F9556A KENDUN-C SRCEtched Side A, variant 2 [KENDUN-C SRC, stamped]
1-2 F9556B KENDUN-C SRCEtched Side B, variant 2 [KENDUN-C SRC, stamped]
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9556
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 F9556-A-3 BSide A runout, variant 1
T1 F-9556-B-6 KENDUN-C CSide B runout, variant 1
TI F9556-A -3 Λ BSide A runout, variant 2
TI F- 9̶5̶5̶6̶ 9556 B-4 KENDUN-CSide B runout, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9556
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9556
- Format
- LP, Album · Promotional Copy
- Runout / matrix
1-1 SRC F9556A KENDUN-C KENDUN-CEtched Side A [KENDUN-C SRC, stamped]
1-1 SRC F9556B KENDUN-CEtched Side B [KENDUN-C SRC, stamped]
F-9556-A SPLabel Side A
F-9556-B SPLabel Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9556
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 F9556-A-2 B5Runout side A
T1 F9556-B-3 D7Runout side B
F-9556-ALabel side A
F-9556-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 42 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Fantasy F-9556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Fantasy L 36743 / Fantasy F-9556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Fantasy F-9556 / Top Tape F-9556First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Fantasy 9160-9556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Fantasy 326-0001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Fantasy 313-2001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Fantasy F.5959 / Fantasy F 5959First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Fantasy F.5959 / Fantasy F 5959First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Fantasy BBS 2565 / Bellaphon BBS 2565First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Fantasy BBS 2565First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Fantasy F-9556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Guatemala | Fantasy F-9556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Israel | Fantasy DD 35223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Fantasy AMI 9556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Fantasy VIP-6586First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Fantasy 0061.105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Fantasy CR00473LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 2025 | Europe | Fantasy CR00911LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Fantasy CR00911LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)6:30
- A2Dance (Disco Heat)5:50
- A3You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Epilogue)3:19
- B1Grateful3:27
- B2I Took My Strength From You7:16
- B3Was It Something That I Said4:15
- B4Just You And Me Forever4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Step II are there?
42 vinyl pressings of Step II are listed here, from 28 countries, released between 1978 and 2025.
When was Step II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Fantasy F-9556.
How do I tell if my copy of Step II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9556, FT 549, L 36743, 9160-9556) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1S F9556A-1A and 1S F9556B-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Step II 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.
