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KRS-One – Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight)
1997 · US · Jive · Vinyl 12" 33 ⅓ RPM
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 20, 2026
- MMint
- $18.41
- NMNear Mint
- $16.47
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $12.60
- VGVery Good
- $8.72
- G+Good Plus
- $4.85
- GGood
- $2.91
- FFair
- $1.94
- PPoor
- $0.97
81 copies listed on Discogs from $3.27.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $10ref VA-6P5QCMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- 01241-42442-1-A-X101241-42442-1-B1 MASTERDISK
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 0012414244215
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 1241-42442-1 5
- Mastered At
- Masterdisk
Specifications
- Artist
- KRS-One
- Genre
- Hip Hop
- Style
- Conscious
- Year
- 1997
- Label
- Jive
- Catalog number
- 01241-42442-1
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0012414244215
Tracklist
- A1Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) (Radio Edit)4:30
- A2Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) (Instrumental)4:32
- BStep Into A World (Rapture's Delight) (LP Version)4:51
- Producer
- Jesse West
- Mastered By
- Tony Dawsey
- Mixed By
- Jesse West
- Mixed By
- KRS-ONE
- Engineer
- Commissioner Gordon
- Engineer [Assisted By]
- Ted Wohlsen
About this record
The B-side runout stamps MASTERDISK, marking the mastering house where this 1997 Jive 12-inch was finished in New York. KRS-One's three-track single samples 'Rapture' and 'Champ' under Zomba's oversight, engineered at the Hit Factory and pressed domestically.
Catalogue 01241-42442-1 sits at a lowest asking price of 3.27 USD across 81 active listings, yet a Mint copy commands 18.41 USD—a steep climb that reflects condition's total dominance on this title.
What drives its value
The price spread from Mint at 18.41 USD down to Poor at 0.97 USD exposes how fragile this pressing's value is. A Near Mint copy trades at 16.47 USD, VG+ at 12.60 USD, and VG at 8.72 USD—each step down erodes roughly 3 to 4 dollars.
With 81 copies for sale and a lowest price of 3.27 USD, the market is flooded with played-out stock. Community ownership stands at 2220 have against 443 want, a ratio that signals this is neither rare nor urgently sought.
The 1997 US Jive pressing on Zomba's domestic manufacturing holds no scarcity premium; value hinges entirely on finding an unplayed or barely-played copy.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the catalogue number 01241-42442-1 on the label and spine. The A-side runout reads 01241-42442-1-A-X1; the B-side runout stamps 01241-42442-1-B1 MASTERDISK, confirming mastering at the NYC facility.
The barcode is present. All three tracks should play at 33 ⅓ RPM on a 12-inch format.
The label is Jive. Release notes credit engineering at the Hit Factory, NYC, and mastering at Masterdisk, NYC, with Zomba Recording Corporation as the copyright and manufacturing entity, overseen by Scott LaRock.
The pressing was manufactured in the United States. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint means unplayed; Near Mint shows no audible wear; VG+ permits light surface marks that do not affect playback; VG exhibits noticeable groove wear and light crackle; lower grades show heavy play.
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Engineered at the Hit Factory, NYC Mastered at Masterdisk, NYC An original sound recording made by Zomba recording corporation Overseen by Scott LaRock Published by Zomba Enterprises, Inc./BDP Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises Inc.)/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)/Embassy Music Corp. (BMI) Contains a portion of the composition "Rapture" and a sample of "Champ" ℗ & © 1997 Zomba Recording Corporation Manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
Jive 01241-42442-1. The barcode is present on the label.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 12.60 USD. This is an estimate; actual sales depend on market conditions and the specific seller's asking price.
What is the lowest price I can find this record for right now?
The lowest asking price across 81 active listings is 3.27 USD, though that copy is likely in Poor or Fair condition. A Mint copy at 18.41 USD represents the opposite end of the market.
How do I confirm I have the correct 1997 pressing?
Check the B-side runout for the stamp MASTERDISK, which identifies the mastering house. The A-side runout reads 01241-42442-1-A-X1. Both sides should bear the catalogue number 01241-42442-1 on the label. The label is Jive, and the pressing was manufactured in the United States by Zomba Recording Corporation.
Is this a rare record?
No. The community database shows 2220 collectors own a copy against 443 who want one. With 81 copies currently for sale and a lowest price of 3.27 USD, supply exceeds demand. The 1997 US Jive pressing holds no scarcity; condition grade alone drives the 18.41 USD Mint price versus the 0.97 USD Poor floor.