"You've Just Stepped In (From Stepping Out on Me)" is a song written by Don Trowbridge that was recorded by American

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artist

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. It was released as a

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in June 1968 via

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Background and reception

"You've Just Stepped In (From Stepping Out on Me)" was recorded at

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studio on May 9, 1968. Located in

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, the session was produced by the studio's owner, renowned country music producer

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. Three additional tracks were recorded during this session. "You've Just Stepped In" reached number two on the ''

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survey in 1968. The song became her eleventh top ten single under the Decca recording label. It was included on her studio album, ''

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'' (1968).

Track listings

;7" vinyl single * "You've Just Stepped In (From Stepping Out on Me)" – 2:17 * "(This Bottle's) Taking the Place of My Man" – 2:41

Charts

Weekly charts

References

1968 songs 1968 singles Decca Records singles Loretta Lynn songs Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley {{1960s-country-song-stub