Tracklist
Stepping Into Tomorrow | 5:11 | ||
Design A Nation | 4:19 | ||
We're Together | 4:23 | ||
Think Twice | 6:10 | ||
Makin' It | 3:45 | ||
Rock And Roll Again | 6:09 | ||
You Are The World | 4:29 | ||
I Love The Girl | 3:53 |
Credits (33)
- Gary BartzAlto Saxophone, Clarinet
- Fred Perrin*Arranged By [Background Vocals], Backing Vocals
- Fonce MizellArranged By [Background Vocals], Backing Vocals, Clavinet, Trumpet
- Larry MizellArranged By, Conductor
- Kay HaithBacking Vocals
- Lorraine Kennar*Backing Vocals
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![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album, Stereo, Research Craft Press | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | ||||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album | Blue Note – BST 84 474 G, Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | Germany | 1975 | Germany — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album, Stereo | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Terre Haute Press, CRC | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album, Stereo | Interfusion – L35561 | New Zealand | 1975 | New Zealand — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow 8-Track Cartridge, Album | Blue Note – BN-EA368-H | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Press | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | ||||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | Canada | 1975 | Canada — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album, Stereo, Research Craft Pressing | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album, Stereo | Blue Note – L-35,561 | Australia | 1975 | Australia — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | Canada | 1975 | Canada — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album, Stereo, Rainbo Pressing | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album | Blue Note – 89.116-I | Spain | 1975 | Spain — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow LP, Album, All Disc Pressing | Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow Cassette, Album, Stereo | Blue Note – BN-CA368-H | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow CD, Album, Reissue | Blue Note – TOCJ-6291, Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | Japan | 1998 | Japan — 1998 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow CD, Album, Reissue | Blue Note – 7243 5 23545 2 8 | Europe | 2000 | Europe — 2000 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow CD, Album, Reissue, EMI MFG. | Blue Note – 7243 5 23545 2 8 | US | 2000 | US — 2000 | Recently Edited | |||
Stepping Into Tomorrow CD, Album, Reissue | Blue Note – 7243 5 23545 | Netherlands | 2000 | Netherlands — 2000 | Recently Edited | ||||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered | Blue Note – TOCJ-6707, Blue Note – BN-LA368-G | Japan | 2006 | Japan — 2006 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered | Blue Note – TOCJ-6760 | Japan | 2009 | Japan — 2009 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered | Blue Note – TOCJ-50573, Blue Note – LA368-G | Japan | 2013 | Japan — 2013 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow 2×LP, 45 RPM, Album, Club Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, 180g, Purple And Blue Smoke | Blue Note – B0028529-01, Universal Music Special Markets – B0028529-01 | US | 2018 | US — 2018 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue | Blue Note – UCCU-8121 | Japan | 2021 | Japan — 2021 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow 8-Track Cartridge, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo | Tribute Music Productions – S-646 | US | US | Recently Edited | ||||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow CD, Album, Reissue, Guadalajara Pressing | Blue Note – 7243 5 23545 2 8 | US | US | Recently Edited | ||||
![]() | Stepping Into Tomorrow 8×File, MP3, Album, Reissue, VBR | Blue Note – none | Worldwide | Worldwide | New Submission |
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- reissue incoming pre order direct from blue note -
Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Release Date: July 18, 2025
https://store.bluenote.com/products/donald-byrd-stepping-into-tomorrow-lp-blue-note-classic-vinyl-series?_pos=14&_sid=4fad79e5d&_ss=r - Its equal to, I don't know about better than an original pressing. I have both. Yes it has dynamic bass processing but the original is just as satisfying and more authentic.
- This DB title says it all: Stepping Into Tomorrow! I've been a DB fan through the ages first hearing him via my Hip Bay Area and DC Grand parenst..but the funny thing every decade I was still listening to DB. THis album is old,new and the future like all his music is /was (Mizelle Bros.)...a Howard U Thang!. No one complimented (50's'60's,70's and 80's ect...) the era's with both instrumentation,current musical vibes and vocals.better than Mr. Bryd. So if you think this is funky and slick check out his stuff with the NY 125th Band......I really LUV U...U know I DU.....Brother DB you are & will always be the STUFF! A more consistent Miles Davis because you never took a break including while being a college Prof, Pilot and Esq. RIP (BTW...I have the original Press of this and all his era's stuff and they all sound amazing..it's the music!
- Edited 2 years agoFor everyone complaining about the price, is this not standard with audiophile reissues? This is a rarely reissued record, AAA by Kevin gray 45rpm exclusive to 1000 copies, how was it not gonna go up like most of the other good VMP titles? If mofi did it, it would be worth we’ll over $150 now that’s for sure. Currently, you can buy this for $85 on here. I think it’s worth it. You can find an original for a few bucks but it’s gonna be beat, this was a party record. Even mine was in the shrink, nm cover but vinyl plays VG🥲. RE all the way on this one baby
referencing Stepping Into Tomorrow (LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Terre Haute Press, CRC) BN-LA368-G
Not sure if this a 2nd run within the same year, but this record is much thinner and flimsier than the other pressing I have which does not have the Re-1/2 in the matrix.- A very different Donald Byrd LP for me. I’ve been listening to mostly 50’s-60’s jazz and recently started listening to some 70’s jazz/funk and soul. Upbeat and funky with voice is a sharp contrast to the solid foundations of Blue Note bop sessions I’m accustomed to. Def some nice grooves and full sound, I’ll be seeking out more of these later jazz LPs to further my education of the music.
- Curiously, my copy isn't numbered but does have the VMP foil stamp, and I got it from VMP. I even emailed customer service to ask about it a while back but they said that this pressing wasn't numbered. Anyone have any idea what's up? lol
referencing Stepping Into Tomorrow (LP, Album) BN-LA368-G
Anyone got the matrix run outs? I may have this copy but my runouts are:
Matrix / Runout Side 1: BNLA U̶A̶ ̶L̶A̶ 368-1 Re 1-2 SET-3 [stamped Snare drum Logo] 3(upside down) 22 82#(backwards text)
Matrix / Runout Side 2: BNLA U̶A̶ ̶L̶A̶ 368-2 Re 1-2 SET-1(2) [stamped Snare drum Logo] 3(upside down) 22 26#(backwards text)- Is there any good reason why prices for this one have more than doubled recently? 3-4 month ago you could grab this one for around €50-€70..
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