UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4847Decca LK.4847
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XARL7598-2AStamped A
XARL7599-2AStamped B
XARL.7598Label A
XARL.7599Label B
Paul McCartneyThe Family Way
Vinyl pressings
The Family Way
by Paul McCartney · 1967
14 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
The Family Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 The Family Way
10 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 5 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4847Decca SKL.4847
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-7598-2WStamped A
XZAL-7599-2WStamped B
XZAL.7599Label A
XZAL.7599Label B
US
June 12, 1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records MS 82007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
not enteredA-side, runout, variant 1
XZAL 7599-1 Bell SoundB-side, runout, variant 1
XZAL 7598 2A-side, runout, variant 2
XZAL 7599 1B-side, runout, variant 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records M 76007
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XARL 7598-2 Bell Sound sfA runout etched, except "Bell Sound" stamped
XARL 7599-1 Bell Sound sfB runout etched, except "Bell Sound" stamped
XARL 7598A label matrix
XARL 7599B label matrix
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records MS 76007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 7598A-Side
XZAL 7599B-Side
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKLA-4847
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 7598A-Side Runout Etching
XZAL 7599B-Side Runout Etching
XZAL7598A-Side Label
XZAL7599B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Decca SKLA-4847First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Australia | Decca LKA-4847First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | London Records MS 82007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Decca SKLM-4847First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Decca LKM-4847First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Decca LK 4847 / Decca LK.4847First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Decca SKL 4847 / Decca SKL.4847First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | London Records M 76007First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | London Records MS 76007First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | London Records MS 82007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Decca SKLA-4847LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Varèse Sarabande 302 067 095 1LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australasia | Decca SKL-4847LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records M 76007LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
Tracklist
- AThe Family Way
- BThe Family Way
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Family Way are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Family Way are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1967 and 2015.
When was The Family Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca LK 4847.
How do I tell if my copy of The Family Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LK 4847, SKL 4847, MS 82007, M 76007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XARL7598-2A and XARL7599-2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Family Way 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.
