Paul McCartney And Wings* – Band On The Run

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Label:	Apple Records – PAS 10007, Apple Records – 0C 064 ○ 05503
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, 1st Press
Country:	UK
Released:	Dec 7, 1973
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Pop Rock

Tracklist

A1		Band On The Run
A2		Jet
A3		Bluebird
A4		Mrs. Vandebilt
A5		Let Me Roll It
B1		Mamunia
B2		No Words
B3		Picasso's Last Words (Drink To Me)
B4		Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – EMI Records Ltd.
Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse
Recorded At – EMI Studios Lagos
Recorded At – EMI Studios
Recorded At – ARC Studio, Lagos
Published By – McCartney Music Ltd.
Published By – ATV Music Ltd.
Pressed By – EMI Records

Credits

Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – Ian Horne (tracks: B2), Trevor Jones (8) (tracks: B2)
Engineer – Geoff Emerick
Orchestrated By [Uncredited] – Tony Visconti
Percussion [Uncredited] – Ginger Baker (tracks: B3), Remi Kabaka (tracks: A3)
Performer – Denny Laine, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney
Producer [Produced By] – Paul McCartney
Saxophone [Sax Solos] – Howie Casey
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion [Uncredited] – Denny Laine
Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Drums, Percussion [Uncredited] – Paul McCartney
Vocals, Organ, Keyboards, Percussion [Uncredited] – Linda McCartney
Written-By – Laine* (tracks: B2), McCartney*

Notes

Original UK release with:
• Apple logo, 'An Apple Record';
• ℗ 1973 EMI Records Ltd.;
• McCartney Music Ltd./ATV Music Ltd. on labels.

This version of the release has 3 corners cut on the inner sleeve. Looking at the lyrics side of the inner sleeve, both top corners are cut and so is the bottom right corner. This presentation differs from other releases.

Includes large fold-out poster depicting many small Polaroid photographs.
Inner thick paper sleeve has a photograph on one side and lyrics on the other.
Also available on cassette and cartridge.

℗ 1973 EMI Records Ltd.

An Apple Record

Runouts are stamped. Matrix # on labels in parentheses.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Other (Printer date code, sleeve): Ⓛ 7312
Other (Printer code, inner sleeve): G & L
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): YEX.929
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): YEX.930
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 1): YEX 929-1 P H 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 1): YEX 930-1 OT 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 2): YEX 929 - 2 ORO 7
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 2): YEX 930 - 2 OMO 01
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 3): YEX 929 - 1 GAA 5
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 3): YEX 930 - 1 GOM 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 4): YEX 929 - 2 RHH 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 4): YEX 930 - 2 RHL 8
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 5): YEX 929 - 2 RDR 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 5): YEX 930 - 2 GHG 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 6): YEX 929 - 2 MRG 5
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 6): YEX 930 - 2 MGP G
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 7): YEX 929 - 1 GDG 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 7): YEX 930 - 1 GDH 3
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 8): YEX 929 - 2 PAA 4
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 8): YEX 930 - 2 GAA 0
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 9): YEX 929 - 2 RMA 3
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 9): YEX 930 - 2 RGT
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 10): YEX 929 - 1 ARH 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 10): YEX 930 - 2 ART 0
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 11): YEX 929 - 2 RML 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 11): YEX 930 - 2 PPR
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 12): YEX 929 - 2 MNA
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 12): YEX 930 - 2 DTA 0
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 13): YEX 929 - 1 DO 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 13): YEX 930 - 1 OM 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 14): YEX 929 - 1 GRD 3
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 14): YEX 930 - 1 GMP 3
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 15): YEX 929 - 2 ATP 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 15): YEX 930 - 2 ATH 0
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 16): YEX 929 - 1 RH 3
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 16): YEX 929 - 1 OD 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 17): YEX 929-2 GHR 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 17): YEX 930-2 GRH 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 18): YEX 929 - 2 ARD 4
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 18): YEX 930 - 2 AGO
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 19): YEX 929 - 2 APG 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 19): YEX 930 - 2 AOP
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 20): YEX 929 - 1 PO 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 20): YEX 930 - 1 PO 3
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 21): YEX 929 - 2 RP 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 21): YEX 930 - 2 HL 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 22): YEX 929 - 2 TT 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 22): YEX 930 - 2 RR 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 23): YEX 929-2 MCR 5
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 23): YEX 930-2 MRR 6
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 24): YEX 929-2 RGT
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 24): YEX 930-2 RGO
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 25): YEX 929-2 MO
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 25): YEX 930-2 LR

Other Versions (5 of 352)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Band On The Run (LP, Album, Stereo)	Apple Records	SO-3415	US	1973
Recently Edited	Band On The Run (LP, Album)	Apple Records	2C 066 05503	France	1973
Recently Edited	Band On The Run (LP, Album)	Apple Records	5C 062-05503	Netherlands	1973
Recently Edited	Band On The Run (LP, Album, Stereo)	Apple Records	PAS 10007	New Zealand	1973
	Band On The Run (LP, Album, Stereo)	Apple Records	3C 064-05503	Italy	1973

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Reviews

scooby126 Feb 27, 2025
Cannot really add much as regards this epic release. I couldn't wait to buy this as a teenager, and played it a lot, but the vinyl and cover remain in a decent condition. The sound quality is indeed very good.
Cyrilnoya Aug 15, 2024
Hello, I think have the first edition with poster etc but there a sticker on the side one of the record: factory sample, not for sale. Which pressing this could be? Thanks!!
wmeier Mar 18, 2024
impossible to find the right version. the runouts on my copy are: Side A: YEX-929-2 OHO. Side B: YEX-930-2 PDO.
fookdatsheet Feb 19, 2024
Question about the runout matrices - do the letters on them come directly after the main YEX 929 /930 code or are they located elsehwere in the runout, i.e. does 'YEX 929 - 1 GAA 5' appear as one string or is the GAA 5 bit seperate? Trying to workout which one Ive got!
chieffrc Jan 30, 2024
As been said before - punchy and delightful pressing !
dbasile Jan 17, 2024
Stumbled Across An Original UK First Press Whilst I Was Out At A Local Record Store Crate Digging. The Cover Is Beat To Hell And Has Seam Splits Everywhere But I Was Over The Moon When I Got Home And Found That The LP Itself Was Absolutely Mint And Sounded Impeccable As If No One Had Ever Played It. Needless To Say It Was As If I Was Experiencing Band On The Run For The First Time Again And I Was Blown Away By How Good The Sound Was. I Have Mint First Pressings From The USA And Japan And They All Sound Incredible But There Was A Certain Smoothness And Roundness To The Sound On This First UK Copy That I've Never Experienced Before. As A Hardcore Solo And Wings Era McCartney Fan I Urge Everyone Who Loves McCartney To Get At Least An Original Press Regardless Of Where It's From As They All For The Most Part Sound Fantastic But The Original UK Just Has That Extra Something Special To It. The Original Japanese Is Every Bit As Good But Only A Tad Less Defined In It's Soundstage And The First USA Copies Have The Benefit Of Helen Wheels Being Added To Side 2.
jtm1967 Jan 1, 2023
Fantastic pressing and the one to own of this landmark lp. Punchy as the day is long. Added the UK Helen Wheels single to it for the complete package!
stanmore Jul 2, 2022
Uk second pressing for me (Yex 929-2) absolutely gorgeous sounding vinyl ! A must have (and still very cheap !) - better than any other versions I’ve had on vinyl and cd, original or remastered
aweave20 Oct 29, 2021
Just did an A-B with a -2 UK and a Wally US press. While the US pressing does sound good, this UK just has that lil extra touch of magic! The biggest difference is in the bass—it’s much tighter and more defined, the dynamics are healthy, but since this record was cut pretty hot, it’s got more slam than the original US. Do yourself a solid and get one!
beechlander Apr 21, 2021
Great pressing - really warm and deep sound. Wings/McCartney never got better than this - an absolute classic.