Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3 C006-80704Capitol Records 3C 006-80704 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
80704-M-A ÷ 10-12-70 IRunout side A
80704-M-B ÷ 10-12-70 IRunout side B
The Beach BoysGood Vibrations / Barbara Ann
Vinyl pressings
Good Vibrations / Barbara Ann
by The Beach Boys · 1970
10 pressings5 countriesSurfPop RockRock
Good Vibrations / Barbara Ann was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Good Vibrations / Barbara Ann
1 pressing came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Starline 6132 / Capitol Records 61327", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1969 | US | Starline 6132 / Capitol Records 61327", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Capitol Records 3 C006-80704 / Capitol Records 3C 006-80704 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Capitol Records 1 J 006-80.7047", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Starline 6132 / Capitol Records 61327", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | Belgium | Capitol Records 4C 006-80704 / EMI Belgium7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Capitol Records 4 C006 - 807047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006-80704 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-80 7047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-807047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AGood Vibrations3:35
- AABarbara Ann2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Good Vibrations / Barbara Ann are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Good Vibrations / Barbara Ann are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1977.
When was Good Vibrations / Barbara Ann first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Italy. One of them is Capitol Records 3 C006-80704.
How do I tell if my copy of Good Vibrations / Barbara Ann is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3 C006-80704) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 80704-M-A ÷ 10-12-70 I and 80704-M-B ÷ 10-12-70 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Good Vibrations / Barbara Ann 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.
