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Made In U.S.A.

by The Beach Boys · 1986

26 pressings11 countriesFolk RockSurfPsychedelic RockSunshine Pop

Made In U.S.A. was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Made In U.S.A.

20 pressings came out in 1986, 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.

US

1986
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records STBK 12396
Format
LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

STBK - 12396 - 1 1AZHZDSide 1

STBK - 12396 - 2 1AZHZDSide 2

STBK - 12316 - 3 1AZHZDSide 3

STBK - 12316 - 4 1AZHZKSide 4

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US

1986
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records STBK-512396
Format
LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

STBK - 12396 STB1-12396Side 1

STBK - 12396 STB2-12396Side 2

STBK - 12396 STB3-12396Side 3

STBK - 12396 STB4-12396Side 4

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US

1986
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records STBK 12396
Format
LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

Side 1: (PX AP) STB1 12396 G1B G1 B6Side 2: STB2-12396-1C G1 B2

Side 3: STB3-12396-1D G1 B3Side 4: STB4-12396-1C G1 B4

Full details of this pressing

US

1986
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records STBK 12396
Format
LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

STBK-1-12396 F-2 ɑ B-24247-F2 △ 13205 WALLY ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ AL-SP 0-1Side 1, Etched (ɑ [Allied Logo], and ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ, Stamped)

STBK-2-12396 F-2 ɑ B-24248-F2 △ 13205-X WALLY ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ 0-1SMI-1 SP 0-1 AL-SPSide 2, Etched (ɑ [Allied Logo], and ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ, Stamped)

STBK-3-12396 F-2 ɑ B-24249-F2 △ 13206 WALLY ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ 0-1 AL-SPSide 3, Etched (ɑ [Allied Logo], and ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ, Stamped)

STBK-4-12396 F-2 ɑ B-24250-F2 △ 13206-X ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ WALLY 0-1SMI-1 AL-SPSide 4, Etched (ɑ [Allied Logo], and ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ, Stamped)

Full details of this pressing

US

1986
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records STBK 12396
Format
LP, Compilation · Gatefold, Allied Press, Rainbow Label
Runout / matrix

STBK-1-12396 F-1 [Allied logo] B-24247-F1 △ 13205 WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOLVariant 1, side 1 runout

STBK-1-12396 F-1 [Allied logo] B-24247-F1 △ 13205 X WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOLVariant 1, side 2 runout

STBK-1-12396 F-1 [Allied logo] B-24247-F1 △ 13206 X WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOLVariant 1, side 3 runout

STBK-1-12396 F-1 [Allied logo] B-24247-F1 △ 13206 X WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOLVariant 1, side 4 runout

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 26 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s26 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1986ArgentinaCapitol Records 58484/5 / Capitol Records 82 2610693First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1986AustraliaCapitol Records ST.261069/2First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1986AustraliaCapitol Records ST.261069/2First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · PromoLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo
1986BrazilCapitol Records 31C 164 261069/70First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1986CanadaCapitol Records STBK 12396First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1986CanadaCapitol Records STBK 512396 / Columbia House Canada STBK 512396LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition
1986EuropeCapitol Records 164 26 1069 3 / Capitol Records 26 1069 3First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono
1986South AfricaCapitol Records CEYD(G) 2610693First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1986SpainCapitol Records 166 26 1069 3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1986UKCapitol Records EN 5005 / Capitol Records 26 1069 3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1986USCapitol Records STBK 12396First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1986USCapitol Records STBK-12396LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition
1986USCapitol Records STBK-12396LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition
1986USCapitol Records R264143LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition
1986USCapitol Records STBK-512396First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
All 26 pressings from the 1980s

Tracklist

  1. A1Surfin' Safari2:03
  2. A24091:58
  3. A3Surfin' U.S.A.2:27
  4. A4Be True To Your School2:06
  5. A5Surfer Girl2:23
  6. A6Dance, Dance, Dance1:58
  7. B1Fun, Fun, Fun2:15
  8. B2I Get Around2:10
  9. B3Help Me, Rhonda2:45
  10. B4Don't Worry Baby2:41
  11. B5California Girls2:36
  12. B6When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)1:59
  13. B7Barbara Ann2:05
  14. C1Good Vibrations3:35
  15. C2Heroes And Villains3:36
  16. C3Wouldn't It Be Nice2:21
  17. C4Sloop John B.2:55
  18. C5God Only Knows2:48
  19. C6Caroline, No2:16
  20. D1Do It Again2:17
  21. D2Rock And Roll Music2:28
  22. D3Come Go With Me2:05
  23. D4Getcha Back3:00
  24. D5Rock 'N' Roll To The Rescue3:42
  25. D6California Dreamin'3:10

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Made In U.S.A. are there?

26 vinyl pressings of Made In U.S.A. are listed here, from 11 countries.

When was Made In U.S.A. first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records EN 5005.

How do I tell if my copy of Made In U.S.A. is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EN 5005, STBK 12396, STBK-512396, ECS-67184・85) 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 Made In U.S.A. 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.

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