UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stone SON 2162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SON 2162 A2 △ToneEtched, A side
SON 2162 B2 △ToneEtched, B side
Gidea ParkBeach Boy Gold
Vinyl pressings
Beach Boy Gold
by Gidea Park · 1978
29 pressings14 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Beach Boy Gold was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Beach Boy Gold
19 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stone SON 2162
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stone SON 2162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SON.2162.A2 STONEEtched, Side A
SON.2162.B2 STONE WLEtched, Side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stone SON 2162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SON 2162 A2Etched, A side
SON 2162 B1Etched, B side
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stone SON 2162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
SON∙2162∙A2 △Tone 1 A KRunout side A
SON∙2162∙B2 △Tone 1 CRunout side B
SON 2162ALabel side A
SON 2162BLabel side B
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stockade Records SUS 007-12
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition · Blue Translucent
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Stockade Records SUS 007-12First year12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Australia | Stockade Records SUS 007 / Stockade Records SUS-007First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Europe | Papagayo 1 C 006-53 910 / Papagayo 1C 006-53 910First year7", Single, Partially Mixed, 45 RPM | 7", Single, Partially Mixed, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Europe | Papagayo 1 C 006-53 910 / Papagayo 1C 006-53 910First year7", Single, Partially Mixed, 45 RPM | 7", Single, Partially Mixed, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Sonet 45.ST.1103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Crystal 006 CRY 61 538First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Sonet SON 2162First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Eastworld EWR-20588First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Sonet SES 15107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Portugal | Voyage VRSS - 2003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Carnaby MO 2080First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Carnaby MO 2080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Switzerland | Meteor MOR 22008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Switzerland | Meteor MOR 22008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Stone SON 2162First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Junction MS-5337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Brazil | Young 301.70197", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Sonet 101544 / Vogue 1015447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1981 | Mexico | Trebol TI - 7047912" | 12" |
| 1981 | UK | Stone SONL 216212", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Stone SON 21627", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | ZKP RTVL SL 02937", Single, 45 RPM, Partially Mixed | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Partially Mixed |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Stockade Records SUS-007/1212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Stone SON 21627", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Beach Boy Gold
- A.aGraduation Day
- A.bCatch A Wave
- A.cSurfin' USA
- A.dI Get Around
- A.eLittle Old Lady From Pasadena
- A.fFun Fun Fun
- A.gSloop John B
- A.hDance Dance Dance
- A.iWhen I Grow Up
- A.jGood Vibrations
- -
- BLady Be Good
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beach Boy Gold are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Beach Boy Gold are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1978 and 1982.
When was Beach Boy Gold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Stone SON 2162.
How do I tell if my copy of Beach Boy Gold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SON 2162, SUS 007-12, SUS 007, 1 C 006-53 910) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SON 2162 A2 △Tone and SON 2162 B2 △Tone. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beach Boy Gold 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.