Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7579
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7579 A-1Runout A, stamped
CBS 7579 B-1Runout B, stamped
The TremeloesToo Late (To Be Saved)
Vinyl pressings
Too Late (To Be Saved)
by The Tremeloes · 1971
11 pressings10 countriesVocalRockPop
Too Late (To Be Saved) 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 Too Late (To Be Saved)
9 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7579
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
October 22, 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7579
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Netherlands
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7579
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7579-1label a-side
CBS 7579-2label b-side
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7579
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7579 A-1Runout A, stamped
CBS 7579 B-1Runout B, stamped
Mexico
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS SC-71105
- 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 11 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 | France | CBS CBS 7579First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS 7579First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Mexico | CBS SC-71105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | CBS CBS 7579First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 7579First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1157First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS 7579First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7579First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | CBS CBS 7579First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS CBS 75797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 22.4427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AToo Late (To Be Saved)3:15
- BIf You Ever2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Too Late (To Be Saved) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Too Late (To Be Saved) are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Too Late (To Be Saved) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, Netherlands, France and more. One of them is CBS CBS 7579.
How do I tell if my copy of Too Late (To Be Saved) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 7579, SC-71105, SSC 1157) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 7579 A-1 and CBS 7579 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Too Late (To Be Saved) 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.
