US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
The Beach BoysSurfin' U.S.A. / The Warmth Of The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Surfin' U.S.A. / The Warmth Of The Sun
by The Beach Boys · 1974
12 pressings4 countriesSurfRockPop
Surfin' U.S.A. / The Warmth Of The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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' U.S.A. / The Warmth Of The Sun
12 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
39181 3924 F1 #2 Wly 0 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout etched/stamped
51180 3924 F1 #1 Wly 0 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout etched/stamped
45-39181Label A
45-51180Label B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-39181-W1 ━◁Runout side A - Variant 1
S45-51180-F2 ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlyRunout side B - Variant 1
45-39181-F2 ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlyRunout side A - Variant 2
S45-51180-F2 #2 ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlyRunout side B - Variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
39181 3924 FI MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A
51180 3924 FI #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B
S45-39181Label A
S45-51180Label B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3924
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
S45-39181-W1 ━◁Runout side A - Variant 1
S45-51180-F2 ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlyRunout side B - Variant 1
45-39181-F2 ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlyRunout side A - Variant 2
S45-51180-F2 #2 ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlyRunout side B - Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10617First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10617First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Brazil | Capitol Records S7C-11.195First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | France | Capitol Records 2 C 008 - 81764First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records 3924First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records 3924First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records 3924First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records P-3924First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records 3924First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records 3924First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records 3924First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records P-3924First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ASurfin' U.S.A.2:27
- BThe Warmth Of The Sun2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surfin' U.S.A. / The Warmth Of The Sun are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Surfin' U.S.A. / The Warmth Of The Sun are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Surfin' U.S.A. / The Warmth Of The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Brazil, France. One of them is Capitol Records 3924.
How do I tell if my copy of Surfin' U.S.A. / The Warmth Of The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3924, P-3924, CP-10617, S7C-11.195) 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 Surfin' U.S.A. / The Warmth Of The Sun 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.
