US
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4777
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-37735Label A
45-37736Label B
Vinyl pressings
Surfin' Safari / 409
by The Beach Boys · 1962
38 pressings12 countriesSurfRock
Surfin' Safari / 409 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Surfin' Safari / 409
16 pressings came out in 1962, 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
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4777
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-37735-P5Side A
US
June 1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4777
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-37735-D1 4 ☆Side A runout
45-37736-D1 3 ☆Side B runout
45-37735Label A
45-37736Label B
US
June 4, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4777
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-37735-N1#5Side A - Variant 1
45-37736-N4Side B - Variant 1
45-37735-N4Side A - Variant 2
45-37736-N4Side B - Variant 2
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4777
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-37735-D1 3 ✲A side runout, variant 1
45-37736-D1 3 ✲B side runout, variant 1
45-37735-D1 1 ✲A side runout, variant 2
45-37736-D1 1 ✲B side runout, variant 2
UK
October 1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 37735 45Side A Label
F 37736 45Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1484First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1484First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | Capitol Records K 22 267 / Capitol Records F 4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | Capitol Records K 22 267 / Capitol Records F 47777", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1962 | Italy | Capitol Records F 4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Sweden | Capitol Records F 4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records 4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records 4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Philippines | Capitol Records 4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records 4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records 4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records 4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records 4777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records 6095 / Starline 60957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records 6095 / Starline 60957", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records 6095 / Starline 60957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 6095 / Starline 60957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records CL 160407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records X-6095 / Starline X-60957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records A-6095 / Starline A-60957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records X-6095 / Starline X-60957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records X-6095 / Starline X-60957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Japan | Universal Music UIKY75111 / Capitol Records 47777", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-14847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records X-6095 / Starline X-60957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records F 47777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records K 22 267 / Capitol Records F 47777", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6095 / Starline 60957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASurfin' Safari2:05
- B4091:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surfin' Safari / 409 are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Surfin' Safari / 409 are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was Surfin' Safari / 409 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4777, released June 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Surfin' Safari / 409 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4777, 45-CL 15273, CP-1484, K 22 267) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-37735 and 45-37736. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Surfin' Safari / 409 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.
