UK
August 22, 1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 42210RCA PT42210
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PT 42210-A2 UTOPIA MS. ASide A runout
PT 42210-B1 UTOPIA MS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL. 29/7/88 FROM WAYNE & PAUL. ASide B runout
The PrimitivesWay Behind Me
Vinyl pressings
Way Behind Me
by The Primitives · 1988
15 pressings7 countriesIndie RockRock
Way Behind Me 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 Behind Me
15 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
August 22, 1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 42209ELazy Records lazy 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Yellow Gift Pack
- Runout / matrix
PB 42209-A1 ƱTOPIA.MS ASide A runout
PB 42209-B1 ƱTOPIA.MS IVE GOT A RAINBOW IN MY TROUSERS! ASide B runout
UK
August 22, 1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 42209ELazy Records lazy 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Red Gift Pack
- Runout / matrix
PB 42209-A1 ƱTOPIA.MS ASide A runout
PB 42209-B1 ƱTOPIA.MS IVE GOT A RAINBOW IN MY TROUSERS! ASide B runout
UK
August 22, 1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 42209ELazy Records lazy 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Blue Gift Pack
- Runout / matrix
PB 42209-A1 ƱTOPIA.MS ASide A runout
PB 42209-B1 ƱTOPIA.MS IVE GOT A RAINBOW IN MY TROUSERS! ASide B runout
UK
August 22, 1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 42209ELazy Records lazy 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Green Gift Pack
- Runout / matrix
PB 42209-A1 ƱTOPIA.MS ASide A runout
PB 42209-B1 ƱTOPIA.MS IVE GOT A RAINBOW IN MY TROUSERS! ASide B runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 42209Lazy Records PB 42209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
· PB. 42209. AI · ƱTOPIA.MS.Runout A, hand-etched
· PB. 42209. B.I ƱTOPIA.MS. IVE GOT A RAINBOW IN MY TROUSERS !Runout B, hand-etched
PB42209 ALabel A
PB42209 BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | RCA Victor 104963 / Lazy Records 104963First yearSingle, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1988 | Australia | RCA TDS 513 / Lazy Records PT 42210First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA PT 42210 / RCA Victor PT 42210First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA PB42209First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PB42209 / RCA PB 42209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | RCA PT 42210First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PB 42209 / Lazy Records PB 42209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8840-7-RABFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8840-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8840-7-RAA / RCA (8840-7-R)First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PT 42210 / RCA PT42210First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PB 42209E / Lazy Records lazy 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PB 42209E / Lazy Records lazy 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PB 42209E / Lazy Records lazy 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PB 42209E / Lazy Records lazy 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Way Behind Me
- A2All The Way Down
- B1Way Behind Me (Acoustic Version)
- B2All The Way Down (Beat Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Way Behind Me are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Way Behind Me are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Way Behind Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is RCA PT 42210, released August 22, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Way Behind Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 42210, PB 42209E, PB 42209, 8840-7-R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PT 42210-A2 UTOPIA MS. A and PT 42210-B1 UTOPIA MS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL. 29/7/88 FROM WAYNE & PAUL. A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Way Behind Me 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.
