One Step Closer vinyl value
The Doobie Brothers — One Step Closer: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Warner Bros. | HS 3452 | US | SRC Pressing, Embossed Cover | $9–$68 |
| 1980 Warner Bros. | HS 3452 | US | Jacksonville Press, Embossed Cover | $9–$68 |
| 1980 Warner Bros. | HS 3452 | US | Monarch Pressing | $9–$68 |
| 1980 Warner Bros. | HS 3452 | US | Goldisc Press, Embossed Cover | $9–$68 |
| 2016 Friday Music | FRM 3452 | US | Reissue, 180g | $9–$34 |
5 pressings tracked · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1980 US pressing it reads “HS-1-3452 E2 KENDUN-C EDP KD1” on side one and “HS-2-3452 E3 THM1 BB LAM KENDUN-D EDP” on side two. Trust the etching over the jacket: covers get traded around, dead wax stays put.
- 3
Grade the condition. A clean copy and a worn one of the same pressing sit several grades, and several multiples, apart. Grade record and sleeve separately; see our grading guide.
Do not price the cover. A later disc in a 1980 jacket is a reissue, whatever the sleeve says: the pressing lives in the runout etching and on the label.
Questions
Which pressing of One Step Closer is worth the most?
The 1980 originals lead. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1980 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1980 US pressing the runout reads “HS-1-3452 E2 KENDUN-C EDP KD1”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is One Step Closer worth today?
Sellers typically ask $9 to $68 for the pressings we track; for the 1980 HS 3452 the median ask is $10 over 10 listings (eBay, Sep 21, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
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