Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MSX 76153
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition
Vinyl pressings
Too Late
by Junior · 1981
21 pressings7 countriesSynth-popDiscoSoulElectronic
Too Late was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Late
3 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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.
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MS 76153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MS76153-A SNBRunout Side 1
MS76153-B SNBRunout Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Mercury MSX 76153First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1981 | Canada | Mercury MER 112First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Mercury MS 76153First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Mercury MER 1127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Mercury MER 1127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Mercury 6170 2077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Peru | Mercury F-MER 6059556.97", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Peru | Mercury F-MER 6059556.97", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 14017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MER 1127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MERX 11212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MERX 11212", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MER 1127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MERX 11212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Mercury MK 19712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury 761507", 45 RPM, Advance | 7", 45 RPM, Advance |
Tracklist
- AToo Late7:08
- BIn Words
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Too Late are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Too Late are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Too Late first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Canada. One of them is Mercury MSX 76153.
How do I tell if my copy of Too Late is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MSX 76153, MER 112, MS 76153) 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 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.
