Burning The Ground Exclusive 1990
“Step by Step” is a song by American boyband New Kids on the Block, released on May 10, 1990 as the first single from the album of the same name (1990). It is the group’s biggest-selling hit single. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight. Danny Wood sang “Step 1”, Donnie Wahlberg sang “Step 2”, Jordan Knight sang “Step 3”, Joey McIntyre sang “Step 4”, and Jonathan Knight sang “Step 5”.
“Step by Step” was initially recorded by one of Maurice Starr’s other groups, The Superiors. It was released as a single in 1987 on Motown Records but was unsuccessful. On the other hand, the New Kids’ cover of the song was a massive worldwide hit, becoming one of the biggest-selling singles of 1990. The New Kids on the Block’s cover spent three weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was eventually certified platinum; it also spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Canadian Singles Chart, in total “Step by Step” spent five weeks at No. 1 in the North American charts. It also peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and was also a top 10 hit in the Australian, French, West German, Irish, and Norwegian charts.
The accompanying music video for “Step by Step” was directed by American director Larry Jordan. Donnie Wahlberg’s brother Mark Wahlberg also appears in the video.
SIDE A:
Step By Step (12″ Club Remix) 5:24
Step By Step (7″ Version) 4:28
SIDE B:
Step By Step (Instrumental) 4:21
Valentine Girl 3:58
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Step By Step | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #1 |
| 1990 | Step By Step | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | #48 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44 73376
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
- Executive-Producer – Dick Scott (3)
- Mastered By – Howie Weinberg
- Remix – Sidney Burton
- Remix, Producer, Arranged By, Written-By – Maurice Starr
NOTES:
Special versions from the LP “STEP BY STEP”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!
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