Way Out (The La's song)

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

"Way Out"
Single by The La's
B-side	"Knock Me Down" "Endless"
Released	2 November 1987
Recorded	1987
Studio	Townhouse, London
Genre	Alternative rock jangle pop
Length	2:41
Label	Go! Discs (GOLAS 1)
Songwriter(s)	Lee Mavers
Producer(s)	Gavin MacKillop, Lee Mavers
The La's singles chronology
"Way Out" (1987) "There She Goes" (1988)

"Way Out"
Song by The La's
from the album The La's
Released	1 October 1990
Recorded	July–September 1988, December 1989 – February 1990
Studio	Woodcray Studios, Wokingham and Eden Studios, London
Genre	Alternative rock jangle pop
Length	2:32
Label	Polydor, Go!
Producer(s)	Steve Lillywhite, Bob Andrews

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