US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Event Records Inc. EV 6902Event Records Inc. EV-6902
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Press
- Runout / matrix
EV6902A 22Runout side A, etched
EV6902B 22Runout side B, etched
The Fatback BandKeep On Steppin'
Vinyl pressings
Keep On Steppin'
by The Fatback Band · 1974
13 pressings6 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Keep On Steppin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Keep On Steppin'
6 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Event Records Inc. EV 6902
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EV 6902A (MR) △19214(1)Runout side A
EV 6902B (MR) △19214-X(1)Runout side B
EV 6902-ALabel side A
EV 6902-BLabel side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 143
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2391143 A//2∇420 05 1 1 3Side A stamped runout, variant 1
2391143 B//2∇420 05 1Side B stamped runout, variant 1
2391143 A//2∇420 05 1 1 3Side A stamped runout, variant 2
2391143 B//2∇420 05 1 9Side B stamped runout, variant 2
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 143
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 143
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2391 143 S1 320 1 A1A-side runout groove inscription
2391 143 S2 320 1 A1B-side runout groove inscription
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 143
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2391 143 S1 320 1 A1A-side runout groove inscription
2391 143 S2 320 1 A1B-side runout groove inscription
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2391 143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2391 143First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2391 143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2391 143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Event Records Inc. EV 6902 / Event Records Inc. EV-6902First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Event Records Inc. EV 6902First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Polydor 2391 143 ALP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1010LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1010LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Southbound SEW 001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK | Southbound SEW 001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Southbound SEW 001LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Polydor 2482 418LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. Bass Man3:22
- A2Stuff5:00
- A3New York Style5:29
- A4Love3:43
- A5Can't Fight The Flame3:09
- B1Wicki Wacky3:20
- B2Feeling2:53
- B3Keep On Steppin'4:21
- B4Breaking Up Is Hard To Do3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keep On Steppin' are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Keep On Steppin' are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 2021.
When was Keep On Steppin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, France, Germany. One of them is Event Records Inc. EV 6902.
How do I tell if my copy of Keep On Steppin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EV 6902, 2391 143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EV6902A 22 and EV6902B 22. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Keep On Steppin' 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.
