Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011 145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2 011 145 S1 ℗1972 320 1 A1Runout A
2 011 145 S2 ℗1972 320 CRunout B
Bill Deal & the RondellsIt's Too Late
Vinyl pressings
It's Too Late
by Bill Deal & the Rondells · 1972
13 pressings9 countriesPop RockPsychedelic RockRock
It's Too Late was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 It's Too Late
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 20 11145
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 2011145
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011 145
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Buddah Records 20 11145First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Kama Sutra 2011145First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | Brazil | Buddah Records 2011 145First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | Brazil | Buddah Records 2011 145First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | Brazil | Buddah Records 2011 145First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1972 | Canada | Buddah Records BDA 318XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Buddah Records 2011 145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Guatemala | Buddah Records 2011 145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDA 318First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDA 318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Uruguay | Buddah Records 20 11145First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Buddah Records 620First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Buddah Records LL-2575-DAFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIt's Too Late2:30
- BSo What If It Rains3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Too Late are there?
13 vinyl pressings of It's Too Late are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was It's Too Late first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, US, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is Buddah Records 2011 145.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Too Late is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2011 145, BDA 318, 20 11145, 2011145) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2 011 145 S1 ℗1972 320 1 A1 and 2 011 145 S2 ℗1972 320 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Too Late 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.