Donald Byrd’s 1974 R&B-Funk fusion masterpiece Stepping Into Tomorrow was the third album the trumpet legend made in collaboration with visionary producer Larry Mizell. Featuring the standout title track and “Think Twice,” the album became a touchstone for future hip-hop generations and featured Gary Bartz, Fonce Mizell, Chuck Rainey, Harvey Mason, and others.

This 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.

Side A
1. Stepping Into Tomorrow
2. Design A Nation
3. We're Together
4. Think Twice

Side B
1. Makin' It
2. Rock And Roll Again
3. You Are The World
4. I Love The Girl

Donald Byrd (trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals);
Gary Bartz (alto sax, soprano sax, clarinet);
Fonce Mizell (trumpet, clarinet, vocals); Chuck Rainey (bass); Harvey Mason (drums); and others