Vinyl pressings
by The Real Milli Vanilli · 1991
Too Late (True Love) 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.
20 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
020 114133 A-1 IIIRunout side A, variant 1
020 114133 B-1 IIRunout side B, variant 1
020 114133 A-1 IVRunout side A, variant 2
020 114133 B-1 IIIRunout side B, variant 2
103 114219 A-2Runout side A
103 114219 B-2Runout side B
S 114 219 ALabel side A
S 114 219 BLabel side B
CHS 12 3686 A-1U-1-1
CHS 12 3686 B-3U-1-1
CHS 3686 A-1U-1-1A-Side Runout, Stamped
CHS 3686 A-2A-Side Runout, Etched
CHS 3686 B-2U-1-1B-Side Runout, Stamped
CHS 3686 B-2B-Side Runout, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | RCA PROMO 129First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Costa Rica | Hansa 7126691First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Hansa 114 133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Hansa 114 219 / Hansa 114 219-000First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | France | Carrere 9031-74543-0First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1991 | France | Carrere 9031-74542-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Hansa 614 133First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Hansa 614 133First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Italy | Chrysalis 14 3236866 / EMI 14 3236866First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Chrysalis 06 3236867First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Mexico | Hansa SL-7245First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Philippines | Arista EPA-91-134 / Hansa 614 133First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | Chrysalis PRO 4124First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | Hansa 3A 614 133First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Hansa 1A 114 133First year7", Single | 7", Single |
20 vinyl pressings of Too Late (True Love) are listed here, from 11 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Hansa 114 133.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 114 133, 114 219, CHS 12 3686, CHS 3686) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 020 114133 A-1 III and 020 114133 B-1 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
