Vinyl pressings
by The Beach Boys · 1962
Surfin' Safari was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
24 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 5 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.
T1 - 1808 - N2 #3Side A runout variant 1
T2 - 1808 - D1 #3Side B runout variant 1
T1 - 1808 - P11PSide A runout variant 2
T2 - 1808 - P9PSide B runout variant 2
T1-1808 D5 #2Side 1 (Stamped)
B. ALBERNSide 1 (Etched)
T2-1808 D6 #2Side 2 (Stamped)
T1-1808Side 1 Label
DT1-1808-D2 [Anvil Symbol]Side One, Variant 1
DT-2-1808-D2 [Anvil Symbol]Side Two, Variant 1
DT1-1808-D2 [Anvil Symbol]Side One, Variant 2
DT-2-1808-D1 #2 [Anvil Symbol]Side Two, Variant 2
T-1-1808-D4 ☆Variant 1: Side A runout
T-2-1808-D3 ☆Variant 1: Side B runout
T-1-1808-D3 3 ☆Variant 2: Side A runout
T-2-1808-D4 3 ☆Variant 2: Side B runout
T-1-1808 - D3Side A - Runout variant 1
T-2-1808 - D4Side B - Runout variant 1
T-1-1808 - D3 3 ☆Side A - Runout variant 2
T-2-1808 - D4 3 ☆Side B - Runout variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Unknown | Capitol Records DT-1808First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records T 1808 / Capitol Records T-1808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records DT 1808 / Capitol Records DT-1808First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records T 1808 / Capitol Records T-1808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Mexico | Capitol Records TM 1808 / Capitol Records TM 1808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Capitol Records T 1808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Capitol Records T 1808 / Capitol Records T.1808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | South Africa | Capitol Records T 1808 / Capitol Records T-1808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records DT-1808First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T 1808 / Capitol Records T-1808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records DT 1808First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T 1808 / Capitol Records T-1808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T 1808 / Capitol Records T-1808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records T 1808 / Capitol Records T-1808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records DT 1808 / Capitol Records DT-1808First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 148-82 008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S/4612 / World Record Club S-4612LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SY-4572LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | Capitol Records SENC-10313LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-70104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records SN 66101 / Capitol Records N-66101LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records N-16012LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 054-86373 MLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Capitol Records GO 2014LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | France | Capitol Records 7489321LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Capitol Records C1 7243 8 29661 1 1LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Not Now Music NOT2LP172LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 2013 | Europe | Doxy DOK325LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album | LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album |
| 2013 | Europe | Rumble Records RUM2011044LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 2013 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 80028LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 2013 | France | Doxy DOK325LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Analogue Productions APP 058MLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2014 | US | Analogue Productions APP 058M / Capitol Records T 1808LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2014 | Europe | Not Now Music NOTLP002XAlbum, Reissue, LP, Limited Edition, 7", 45 RPM, Single · Limited, Colored vinyl | Album, Reissue, LP, Limited Edition, 7", 45 RPM, Single · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Spain | WaxTime 771952LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Spain | WaxTime 771952LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOS763HPLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOS763HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Wax Love WLV82031LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2017 | France | Wagram Music 3349946LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 2018 | Europe | WaxTime In Color 950638LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Gold Vinyl 3600 / Brother Records 00602567657460LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK & Europe | Gold Vinyl No. 3600LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | France | Saga 353 363-1LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition |
| 2021 | UK | DOL DOL763HFLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK & Europe | Magic Of Vinyl No. 3600LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Analogue Productions AAPP 058MLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2023 | Europe | Destination Moon DMOO037LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | DOL DOL763FCLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Waxtime Clear Vinyl 526020LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | SFP 4M 026-82008 / SFP 4M026-82008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Belgium | Capitol Records 4M026-82008 / SFP 4M026-82008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records DT 1808 / Capitol Records DT-1808LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Opera Records OPERA06LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Not Now Music12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records STK 84 024 / Capitol Records STK 84024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 148-82 008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 4M026-82008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Taiwan | Tongsheng MXL 1013LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SY-4572LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT 1808 / Capitol Records DT-1808LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT 1808LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SY-4572 / EMI SY-4572LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T 1808 / Capitol Records T-1808LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Capitol Records T 1808LP, Album | LP, Album |
97 vinyl pressings of Surfin' Safari are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1962 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and more. One of them is Capitol Records T 1808, released October 1962.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 1808, DT-1808, DT 1808, TM 1808) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 - 1808 - N2 #3 and T2 - 1808 - D1 #3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
