"Way Out" is the debut single by The La's, released on 2 November 1987 after signing to Go! Discs Records.

Music video

The music video was made with a budget of 50 pounds. It was shot on a Super 8 Camera, with the production taking only half a day.[1] The clip depicts the band playing inside a white room as well as a fair and the underground level of Liverpool Lime Street railway station.

Formats and track listings

All songs written by Lee Mavers.

7" single (GOLAS 1)
  1. "Way Out" – 2:41
  2. "Endless" – 3:08
12" single (GOLAS 112)
  1. "Way Out" – 2:41
  2. "Knock Me Down" – 3:15
  3. "Endless" – 3:08
12" EP (GOLAS 112)
  1. "Way Out" – 2:41
  2. "Knock Me Down" – 3:15
  3. "Endless" – 3:08
  4. "Liberty Ship" (4-track demo) – 1:55
  5. "Freedom Song" (4-track demo) – 2:30

Personnel

The La's[2]
  • Lee Mavers – lead vocals and backing vocals, acoustic guitar
  • John Power – bass and backing vocals
  • Paul Hemmings – electric guitar
  • John "Timmo" Timson – drums, tambourine and bells
Production[2]
  • Gavin MacKillop – producer, engineer
Other personnel
  • David Storey – design

Charts

Chart (1987) Peak position
UK Singles Chart 86

References

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