US
August 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8857
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: XSM 59827
Side 2: XSM 59828
Bruce JohnstonSurfin' 'Round The World
Vinyl pressings
Surfin' 'Round The World
by Bruce Johnston · 1963
10 pressings5 countriesSurfRockPop
Surfin' 'Round The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Surfin' 'Round The World
7 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 4 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
August 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2057
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2057
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP 59825-1ASide A runout, stamped
XLP 59826-1ASide B runout, stamped
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- CBS BP-233076
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: MX141492
Side 2: MX141493
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233076CBS SBP-233076
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX141494 ∙ SBP233076-1Side A - runout etched
MX141495 ∙ SBP233076-2Side B - runout etched
MX141494Side A - label
MX141495Side B - label
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2057
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | CBS BP-233076First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | CBS SBP 233076 / CBS SBP-233076First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia CL 2057First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | South Africa | CBS ALD 6671First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CL 2057First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8857First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CL 2057First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Columbia YS-342LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1986LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1986LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Surfin' 'Round The World1:56
- A2Maksha At Midnight2:18
- A3Down Under2:09
- A4Capetown2:15
- A5Biarritz3:11
- A6Jersey Channel Islands - Part 72:02
- B1The Hamptons2:13
- B2Virginia Beach2:19
- B3Surf-A-Nova1:57
- B4Hot Pastrami, Mashed Potatoes, Come On To Rincon - Yeah!!!2:07
- B5Maliblu2:20
- B6Surfin's Here To Stay2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surfin' 'Round The World are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Surfin' 'Round The World are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1981.
When was Surfin' 'Round The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Australia, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Columbia CS 8857, released August 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Surfin' 'Round The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 8857, CL 2057, BP-233076, SBP 233076) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side 1: XSM 59827 and Side 2: XSM 59828. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Surfin' 'Round The World 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.