US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9432
- Format
- LP
Woody HermanGiant Steps
Vinyl pressings
Giant Steps
by Woody Herman · 1973
22 pressings9 countriesSoul-JazzBig BandLatin JazzJazz-Funk
Giant Steps was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Giant Steps
15 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 7 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9432
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
F 9432-1-1 1 A4Side A runout etched exc. “1 A1”, stamped
F 9432 B-2 •\ /• 2 -1 1 A1Side B runout etched exc. “1 1 A1”, stamped
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9432
- Format
- LP
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9432
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9432
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9432
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P F 9432A •\ /• 2 DSide A runout
F 9432B /A A P1Side B runout
F-9432-ASide A label
F-9432-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Fantasy L 35086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Fantasy 9160-9432First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Fantasy F-9432First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19166 / Fantasy BLPS 19166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Fantasy LFP-88134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Fantasy F-9432First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | South Africa | Fantasy FAC 9432First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | US | Fantasy F-9432First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | US | Fantasy F-9432First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Fantasy F-9432 / Fantasy 9432First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Fantasy F-9432 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Fantasy F-9432First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | US | Fantasy F-9432First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Fantasy F-9432First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Fantasy F-9432First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | Fantasy OJC-344 / Fantasy F-9432LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Fantasy 9432 / Fantasy OJC-344LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1989 | South Africa | Fantasy FANT79LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fantasy F-9432LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1La Fiesta5:00
- A2A Song For You4:45
- A3Freedom Jazz Dance3:50
- A4The Meaning Of The Blues5:35
- B1The First Thing I Do3:24
- B2Think On Me4:25
- B3Giant Steps4:00
- B4A Child Is Born3:04
- B5Be-Bop And Roses4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Giant Steps are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Giant Steps are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1989.
When was Giant Steps first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Fantasy F-9432.
How do I tell if my copy of Giant Steps is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9432, F-9432 DJ, L 35086, 9160-9432) 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 Giant Steps 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.
