"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. 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) "Way Out" – 2:41 "Endless" – 3:08
12" single (GOLAS 112) "Way Out" – 2:41 "Knock Me Down" – 3:15 "Endless" – 3:08
12" EP (GOLAS 112) "Way Out" – 2:41 "Knock Me Down" – 3:15 "Endless" – 3:08 "Liberty Ship" (4-track demo) – 1:55 "Freedom Song" (4-track demo) – 2:30
Personnel The La's 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 Gavin MacKillop – producer, engineer
Other personnel David Storey – design
Charts Chart (1987) Peak position UK Singles Chart 86
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