US
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-51179A-side label
45-51189B-side label
Vinyl pressings
Fun, Fun, Fun
by The Beach Boys · 1964
42 pressings10 countriesSurfRock
Fun, Fun, Fun 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 Fun, Fun, Fun
22 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 10 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
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-51190-P1"#2Side A, stamped, variant 1
45-51189-P1"#2Side B, stamped, variant 1
45-51190-F-1Side A etched, variant 2
45-51189-F-1Side B etched, variant 2
US
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing, Wilson-Love Credit
- Runout / matrix
45-51190-T2 #3 [△ I AM]Runout side A, variant 1
45-51189-P1" [△ I AM]Runout side B, variant 1
45-51190-P1 [△ I AM]Runout side A, variant 2
45-51189-P1 [△ I AM]Runout side B, variant 2
US
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-51190-F-1 ⭐Side A
45-51189-F-1 ⭐Side B
US
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-51190-F-1 ✰Side A
2 / 45-51189-F-1 3 ✰Side B
US
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-51179- F-1 2 ☆A Side Runout
45-51189- F-1 2 ☆ 2B Side Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 42 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Argentina | Capitol Records F1434First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-1073First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-1073First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Mexico | Capitol Records 5787First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Capitol Records HFC 1030First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15339First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records 5118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records 5118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records 5118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.5118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Sweden | Capitol Records F 5118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records 5118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records 5118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records 5118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records 6106 / Starline 61067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records 6106 / Starline 61067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-171827", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-171827", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 160437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records X-6106 / Starline X-61067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records X-61067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records X-6106 / Starline X-61067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 6106 / Starline 61067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 61067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records A-6106 / Starline A-61067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 45-61067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6106 / Starline 61067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6106 / Starline 61067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6106 / Starline 61067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6106 / Starline 61067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records X-61067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFun, Fun, Fun2:18
- BWhy Do Fools Fall In Love2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fun, Fun, Fun are there?
42 vinyl pressings of Fun, Fun, Fun are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1964 and 1988.
When was Fun, Fun, Fun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is Capitol Records 5118, released February 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Fun, Fun, Fun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5118, CL 15339, F.5118, F 5118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-51179 and 45-51189. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fun, Fun, Fun 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.
