Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI USA 006-20 3740-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2037407 - A1Runout stamped side A
2037407 - B1Runout stamped side A
Richard MarxToo Late To Say Goodbye
Vinyl pressings
Too Late To Say Goodbye
by Richard Marx · 1989
14 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Too Late To Say Goodbye 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 Too Late To Say Goodbye
6 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI USA MT 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · silver injection label
- Runout / matrix
MT 80 A-2-1-Q3
MT 80 B-1-1-Q3
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 060-20 3740 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI 06 2037407
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI 14 2037406
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Japan
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI USA PRP 1456
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | EMI USA 006-20 3740-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | EMI Electrola 060-20 3740 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | EMI 06 2037407First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | EMI 14 2037406First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Japan | EMI USA PRP 1456First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | EMI USA MT 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Portugal | EMI USA A 20374077", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | EMI USA MT 807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | EMI USA 12MTP 8012", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | EMI USA MTS 807", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | EMI USA 12MT 8012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | EMI USA MT 807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | EMI USA B-502347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | EMI USA US 23337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AToo Late To Say Goodbye (Single Version)4:04
- BSatisfied (Live)4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Too Late To Say Goodbye are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Too Late To Say Goodbye are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Too Late To Say Goodbye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is EMI USA 006-20 3740-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Too Late To Say Goodbye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 006-20 3740-7, MT 80, 060-20 3740 6, 06 2037407) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2037407 - A1 and 2037407 - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Too Late To Say Goodbye 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.
