UK
July 14, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13790
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-62567-1C H 1Side A runout, stamped
ZXDR-62341-1C M 1Side B runout, stamped
ZXDR 62567Side A label
ZXDR 62341Side B label
The Moody BluesSteppin' In A Slide Zone
Vinyl pressings
Steppin' In A Slide Zone
by The Moody Blues · 1978
19 pressings11 countriesClassic RockRock
Steppin' In A Slide Zone 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 Steppin' In A Slide Zone
19 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13790
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5N-270
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5N 270
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5N 270
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR 62567-4 TII [STERLING]Side A Runout, etched [stamped]
ZXDR 62341-4 TI [STERLING]Side B Runout, etched [stamped]
ZXDR 62567Side A Label
ZXDR 62341Side B Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records 5N 270
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
p ZXDR 62567-1 [STERLING]Side A Runout, etched [stamped]
p ZXDR 62341-2 [STERLING]Side B Runout, etched [stamped]
ZXDR 62567Side A Label
ZXDR 62341Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Decca Y-11798First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | London Records 31C 006 61698First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | London Records L.270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 6.12342First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records CM-1086First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records CM-1086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | London Records 45/11325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Decca DEC 657First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Portugal | Decca PF 13790 GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Decca MO 1807First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Decca F 13790First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | London Records 5N-270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | London Records 5N 270 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | London Records 5N 270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | London Records 5N 270First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASteppin' In A Slide Zone3:28
- BI'll Be Level With You3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Steppin' In A Slide Zone are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Steppin' In A Slide Zone are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Steppin' In A Slide Zone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Decca F 13790, released July 14, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Steppin' In A Slide Zone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 13790, 5N-270, 5N 270, 5N 270 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZXDR-62567-1C H 1 and ZXDR-62341-1C M 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Steppin' In A Slide Zone 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.
