US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6231
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Ben E. KingToo Bad
Vinyl pressings
Too Bad
by Ben E. King · 1962
10 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Too Bad was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Too Bad
7 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 4 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6231
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
62C-5899Label A
61C-5864Label B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6231
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLK 9586London Atlantic 45-HLK 9586
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSM-5945-1TSide A runout, stamped
45-MSM-5946-1TSide B runout, stamped
MSM.5945Label A
MSM.5946Label B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLK 9598
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL-1992London Atlantic HL-1992
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | London American Recordings HL-1992 / London Atlantic HL-1992First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | Atlantic 90102 x 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLK 9586 / London Atlantic 45-HLK 9586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings HLK 9598First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 45-6231First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 45-6231First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 45-6231First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO-62317", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 70.0887", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | ATCO Records 45-62317", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AToo Bad2:25
- BMy Heart Cries For You2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Too Bad are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Too Bad are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Too Bad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, Italy. One of them is ATCO Records 45-6231.
How do I tell if my copy of Too Bad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6231, 45-HLK 9586, HLK 9598, HL-1992) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Too Bad 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.
