UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NSPL 18587
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NSPL 18587 A-1◇MBSide A Runout, Etched
NSPL 18587 -B3Side B Runout, Etched
Vinyl pressings
Step Into Our World
by The Real Thing · 1978
25 pressings16 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Step Into Our World 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 Into Our World
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 9 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
- Pye Records NSPL 18587
- Format
- LP, White Label
- Runout / matrix
NSPL 18587 A-1◇MBSide A Runout, Etched
NSPL 18587 -B3Side B Runout, Etched
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Astor SPLP 1556
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SPLP 1556 A-1◇MBSide A Runout, Etched
SPLP 1556 -B3Side B Runout, Etched
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 4-14-701-055Pye Records NSPL-118587
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PY. 8511
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Yellow
- Runout / matrix
P3 8511A¹ M.P.P.V.Runout A
P3 8511B M.P.P.V.Runout B
PY. 8511 ALabel A
PY. 8511 BLabel B
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PY. 8511
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PY 8511 A³Label A
PY 8511 BLabel B
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.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Astor SPLP 1556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Pye Records 4-14-701-055 / Pye Records NSPL-118587First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Pye Records PY. 8511First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | France | Pye Records PY. 8511First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Pye Records PY. 8511First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Germany | Pye Records 200 302First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Pye Records NSPL 5019LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | India | Stateside NSPH 18601LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Ireland | Pye Records NSPL 18587First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Pye Records PYLP 87019LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Italy | Pye Records PYLP 87018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | Pye Records NSPL 18587First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Portugal | Pye Records PRAT 18601LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | South Africa | Pye Records PYC6069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Pye Records NSPH 18601LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25 3P-199LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25 3P-199LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Whatcha Say, Whatcha Do5:22
- A2Lady, I Love You All The Time3:12
- A3Rainin' Through My Sunshine4:02
- A4Can You Feel The Force?5:02
- A5Give Me The Chance3:31
- B1(We Gotta Take It To The) Second Stage4:26
- B2Won't You Step Into My World?6:15
- B3Whenever You Want My Love3:30
- B4You Gotta Keep Holding On3:12
- B5Love Me Right3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Step Into Our World are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Step Into Our World are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Step Into Our World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Pye Records NSPL 18587.
How do I tell if my copy of Step Into Our World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NSPL 18587, SPLP 1556, 4-14-701-055, PY. 8511) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NSPL 18587 A-1◇MB and NSPL 18587 -B3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Step Into Our World 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.
