US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-1230
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ABC 15 D13Label A
45 ABC 3311Label B
The ElegantsLittle Star / Born Too Late
Vinyl pressings
Little Star / Born Too Late
by The Elegants · 1971
13 pressings3 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Little Star / Born Too Late was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Little Star / Born Too Late
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 45-1230
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | ABC Records ABC 45-1230First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records 45-12307", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records 45-1230First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Roulette GG-1277", Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-24047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Roulette GG-1277", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | ABC Records 12307", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-24047", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | ABC Records 45-12307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | ABC Records 17 369 AT7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA D-24047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records D-24047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-900287", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALittle Star2:37
- BBorn Too Late2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Star / Born Too Late are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Little Star / Born Too Late are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was Little Star / Born Too Late first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada. One of them is ABC Records 45-1230.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Star / Born Too Late is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-1230, ABC 45-1230) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABC 15 D13 and 45 ABC 3311. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Star / Born 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.
