New Kids On The Block – Step By Step Retro Maxi Single (CBS Records, Germany 1990)

This retro maxi-single from the American boy band New Kids On The Block presents the chart hit " Step By Step" in several versions – including the Extended Club Mix and "Valentine Girl" as the B-side. The release captures the band's unmistakable 90s sound, a blend of dance-pop and R&B, and is among their best-known productions, marking the transition from 80s teen pop to 90s boy band culture.

Historical background:
New Kids On The Block (NKOTB) were formed in Boston in the mid-1980s and quickly became an international phenomenon. With millions of records sold and a huge fan base, they paved the way for later acts like the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC . Their song " Step By Step" from the album of the same name (1990) marked the peak of their popularity—an anthem of the teen pop era and a symbol of the early MTV era.

Product details:

• Format: 12" maxi single, 45 RPM

• Label: CBS – 655402 6

• Year of publication: 1990 (Germany)

• Genre: Pop, Dance-Pop, New Jack Swing

• Color: Black

• Cover condition: Used – good (VG) . Visible surface cracks and slight creases, but intact and stable. Colors vibrant on the front, back with patina.

• Vinyl condition: Very good (VG+) . Glossy with slight signs of wear, clean, clear sound.

• Special features: Original CBS pressing, includes Extended Club Mix.

Notes:

• Original pressing from 1990

• Includes Club Mix & Valentine Girl

• Cult single of the early 90s

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