US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records 796 616-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
J.J. FadWay Out
Vinyl pressings
Way Out
by J.J. Fad · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesElectroHip Hop
Way Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Way Out
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records 0-96616
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-55852-55853-2etched A side
ST-DM-55854-55855-55258-1etched B side
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records PR 2446
- Format
- 12"
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records 7-99285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-RU-55851-1-1Runout side A
ST-RU--55294-1Runout side B
ST-RU-55851-SPLabel side A
ST-RU--55294-SPLabel side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records DMD 1237Atlantic DMD 1237
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records 7-99285
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Ruthless Records 79 66160First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | Ruthless Records 796 616-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Philippines | Atlantic DS-198 / Atlantic 0-96616First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-0370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Ruthless Records 796 616-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Ruthless Records 0-96616First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Ruthless Records PR 2446First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | Ruthless Records DMD 1237 / Atlantic DMD 1237First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Ruthless Records 7-99285First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Ruthless Records 7-99285First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Way Out (Long Version)5:15
- A2Way Out (Instrumental)2:45
- B1Way Out (Bonus Beats)1:51
- B2Way Out (Acapella)2:41
- B3Comin' Correct3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Way Out are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Way Out are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Way Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Canada, Germany, Philippines. One of them is Ruthless Records 796 616-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Way Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 796 616-0, 0-96616, PR 2446, 7-99285) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Way Out 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.
