UK
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
Labi SiffreToo Late
Vinyl pressings
Too Late
by Labi Siffre · 1970
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Too Late was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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
8 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25528
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25528
- Format
- 7", Promo
Netherlands
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 088
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 099
- 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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2001 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2001 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Italy | Polydor 2001 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2001 099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Pye International 7N.25528First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 088First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Pye International 7N.25528First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Pye International 7N.25528First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records FK-38357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | Polydor 2001-0997" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AToo Late
- BMake My Day
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Too Late are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Too Late are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Too Late first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Netherlands, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Pye International 7N.25528, released July 1970.
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 7N.25528, 2001 088, 2001 099) 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.
