US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Tower ST5096Tower ST-5096
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TOWER-ST-1-5092 (S-1609)Runout etching side A
TOWER-ST-2-5092 (S-1610)Runout etching side B
ST1-5096Label, Side A
ST2-5096Label, Side B
Vinyl pressings
No Way Out
by The Chocolate Watchband · 1967
20 pressings5 countriesGarage RockPsychedelic RockRock
No Way Out 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 No Way Out
9 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 3 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Tower T5096
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Tower ST5096Tower ST-5096
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton, PA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-5096-B2 IAM (inside triangle)Variant 1
ST2-5096-B2 IAM (inside triangle)Variant 1
ST-1-5096-W1 IAM (inside triangle)Variant 2
ST-2-5096-X2 IAM (inside triangle)Variant 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Tower T-5096
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton, PA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-5096-F1 IAM (inside triangle)
T2-5096-F1 IAM (inside triangle)
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Tower ST5096Tower ST-5096
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TOWER-ST-1-5096 (S-1609)Runout etching side A
TOWER-ST-2-5096 (S-1610)Runout etching side B
ST1-5096Label, Side A
ST2-5096Label, Side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Tower T5096
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rainbo Press
- Runout / matrix
(A Side Runout, Etched): T-1-5096 S-1597
(B Side Runout, Etched): T-2-5096 S-1598
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Sparton ST5096 / Sparton ST-5096First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Sparton Of Canada Ltd. T5096First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 74 393First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Tower ST5096 / Tower ST-5096First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Tower T5096First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Tower ST5096 / Tower ST-5096First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Tower T-5096First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Tower ST5096 / Tower ST-5096First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Tower T5096First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Europe | Tower CW 5096LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2002 | Europe | Tower CW 5096LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2009 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5306LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Universal Music Special Markets B0013904-01LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2010 | US | Tower ST 5096LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5306LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Tower 700242 / Elemental Music 700242LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Eva 12059 / Eva EVA 12059LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Eva 12059 / Eva EVA 12058LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Tower ST5096 / Tower ST-5096LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Tower LP 5306 / Sundazed Music LP 5306LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Let's Talk About Girls2:30
- A2In The Midnight Hour4:26
- A3Come On1:50
- A4Dark Side Of The Mushroom2:26
- A5Hot Dusty Roads2:26
- B1Are You Gonna Be There (At The Love-In)2:24
- B2Gone And Passes By3:09
- B3No Way Out2:25
- B4Expo 20002:33
- B5Gossamer Wings3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Way Out are there?
20 vinyl pressings of No Way Out are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 2025.
When was No Way Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Tower ST5096.
How do I tell if my copy of No Way Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST5096, T5096, T-5096, SMK 74 393) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TOWER-ST-1-5092 (S-1609) and TOWER-ST-2-5092 (S-1610). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No 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.
