US
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records BV-3314
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
AnnetteMuscle Beach Party
Vinyl pressings
Muscle Beach Party
by Annette · 1964
10 pressings4 countriesSurfVocalSoundtrackPop
Muscle Beach Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Muscle Beach Party
6 pressings came out in 1964, 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
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records STER-3314Buena Vista Records 3314
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STER-3314-A-1A side runout
STER-3314-B-2B side runout
US
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records BV-3314
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BV-3314-A-3Side A runout, variant 1
BV-3314-B-3Side B runout, variant 1
BV-3314-A-2Side A runout, variant 2
BV-3314-B-3Side B runout, variant 2
US
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records STER-3314Buena Vista Records 3314
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STER-BV-3314-A LW 114Side A Runout
STER-BV-3314-B LW 114Side B Runout
Canada
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records BV-3314Buena Vista Records 3314
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
New Zealand
1964- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records BV-3314
- Format
- LP, Mono
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | New Zealand | Buena Vista Records BV-3314First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Buena Vista Records BV-3314 / Buena Vista Records 3314First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Buena Vista Records BV-3314First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Buena Vista Records STER-3314 / Buena Vista Records 3314First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Buena Vista Records BV-3314First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Buena Vista Records STER-3314 / Buena Vista Records 3314First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Philippines | Buena Vista Records STER-3314 / Stateside STER-3314LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | New Zealand | Disneyland BV-3314LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Buena Vista Records BV 3314 / Buena Vista Records STER-3314LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Rhino Records RNDF 205LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Muscle Beach Party2:07
- A2A Girl Needs A Boy3:00
- A3Surfer's Holiday1:40
- A4I Dream About Frankie2:10
- A5Muscle Bustle1:51
- A6Merlin Jones2:15
- B1Custom City1:37
- B2Draggin USA1:54
- B3Rebel Rider2:00
- B4Waikiki1:48
- B5Shut Down Again1:51
- B6The Scrambled Egghead2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Muscle Beach Party are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Muscle Beach Party are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1984.
When was Muscle Beach Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Buena Vista Records BV-3314, released April 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Muscle Beach Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BV-3314, STER-3314) 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 Muscle Beach Party 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.
