UK
October 17, 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 45
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWLT-45 A-1 EWSide one, etched runout
PWLT-45 B-1 EWSide two, etched runout
Vinyl pressings
Never Too Late
by Kylie Minogue · 1989
25 pressings13 countriesSynth-popDance-popElectronicPop
Never Too Late was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Never Too Late
20 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
PWL 45 A PDO A19Side A runout
PWL 45 B PDO B ASide B runout
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
PWL 45-A2 [SNA logo]Runout side A
PWL 45-B2 [SNA logo]Runout side B
UK
October 17, 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 45
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
PWLT-45-A-1 EWSide one, etched runout
PWLT-44-B *Side two, etched runout
UK
October 23, 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PWL 45 - A2 [Circled SNA logo]Side A runout
PWL . 45 - B2 [Circled SNA logo]Side B runout
Germany
October 17, 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records 246 561-0PWL Records PWLT 45
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 229 246561-0-A 9 HiRunout side A
R/S Alsdorf 229 246561-0-B 6 HiRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Argentina | RCA S-0692First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Australia | MushroomFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1989 | Benelux | PWL Records PWS 0017", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1989 | Benelux | PWL Records PWMS 001First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Benelux | PWL Records PWS 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | PWL Records PWL 45 / PWL Records 246 562-7 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Ariola ARIOLA 4431First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | PWL Records PWL 45 / K-Tel KTS 034First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Philippines | BMG Music International EPP-89-011 / PWL Records PWLT 45First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | PWL Empire PWLT 45First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | PWL Empire PWL 45 / PWL Records PWL 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Sanni Records PWLT 45First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Sanni Records PWL 45First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Sweden | Grammoplast PWLT 4512", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | PWL Records PWL 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | CBS 655617 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | CBS 655617 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | PWL PWL - 0057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANever Too Late3:21
- BKylie's Smiley Mix3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Too Late are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Never Too Late are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Never Too Late first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Germany, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is PWL Records PWLT 45, released October 17, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Too Late is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWLT 45, PWL 45, 246 561-0, K1066) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PWLT-45 A-1 EW and PWLT-45 B-1 EW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never 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.
