UK
January 21, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ITM 312Mercury 878 755-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ITM 312 A-2U-1-3 JASide A runout stamped / etched
ITM 312 B-1U-1-1Side B runout stamped
QuartzIt's Too Late
Vinyl pressings
It's Too Late
by Quartz · 1991
10 pressings4 countriesDowntempoElectronic
It's Too Late was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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
10 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
January 21, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ITM 3Mercury 878 754-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Label
- Runout / matrix
ITM I̶T̶N̶ 3 A-2U-1-Q2Stamped Runout - Side A (variants 1&2)
ITM 3 B-1U-1-Q3Stamped Runout - Side B (variant 1)
ITM 3 B-1U-1-X Q2Stamped Runout - Side B (variant 2)
UK
January 21, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ITM 3Mercury 878 754-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Label Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
ITM iT̶N̶ 3A-2U-1-4Stamped Runout - Side A
ITM 3 8-1J-1-5Stamped Runout - Side B
UK
February 18, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ITMR 312Mercury 878 983-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ITM 3Mercury 878 754-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
ITM 3 A-2U-1-Q2 JAStamped + Etched Side A
ITM 3 B-1U-1-Q2Stamped Side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ITMR DJ 312
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ITMR 312 A-1U-1-1 JASide A runout stamped / etched
ITMR 312 B-1U-1-1Side B runout stamped
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Not On Label QUARTZ 1First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | Netherlands | Mercury 878 755-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury ITM 3 / Mercury 878 754-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury ITMR DJ 312First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury QUARTZDJ1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury ITM 312 / Mercury 878 755-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury ITM 3 / Mercury 878 754-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury ITM 3 / Mercury 878 754-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury ITMR 312 / Mercury 878 983-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Mercury 878 754-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIt's Too Late
- BObsession
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Too Late are there?
10 vinyl pressings of It's Too Late are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was It's Too Late first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Germany, Australia, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury ITM 312, released January 21, 1991.
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 ITM 312, ITM 3, ITMR 312, ITMR DJ 312) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ITM 312 A-2U-1-3 JA and ITM 312 B-1U-1-1. 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.