US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Coed CO 526
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
L7 0W0516-3A I A1Side A runout, stamped
L7 0W0447-5A I A1Side B runout, stamped
L70W 0516Side A label
L70W 0447Side B label
Adam WadeRuby / Too Far
Vinyl pressings
Ruby / Too Far
by Adam Wade · 1960
10 pressings6 countriesVocalBalladPop
Ruby / Too Far was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Ruby / Too Far
8 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Coed CO 526
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Coed CO 526
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint · Indianapolis
- Runout / matrix
L7 0W0516-3 A1 RRunout A
L7 0W0447-3 A1 RRunout B
L70W 0516Side A label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Coed CO 526
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
L7 0W0516-3BRunout A
L7 0W0447-3BRunout B
L70W 0516Label A
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International JAR 370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International TRS-1540
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Top Rank International TRS-1540First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Artone CD 24077First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Sweden | Top Rank International T 1045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Top Rank International JAR 370First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Coed CO 526First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Coed CO 526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Coed CO 526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1960 | US | Coed CO 526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality 1011X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Fast 10587", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARuby2:59
- BToo Far2:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ruby / Too Far are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ruby / Too Far are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Ruby / Too Far first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Netherlands and more. One of them is Coed CO 526.
How do I tell if my copy of Ruby / Too Far is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CO 526, JAR 370, TRS-1540, CD 24077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L7 0W0516-3A I A1 and L7 0W0447-5A I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ruby / Too Far on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.