US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Josie JOZ 4005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
The TornadoesBustin' Surfboards
Vinyl pressings
Bustin' Surfboards
by The Tornadoes · 1963
15 pressings5 countriesSurfRock
Bustin' Surfboards was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Bustin' Surfboards
5 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Josie JOZ 4005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
△5567 MR S-#1Side 1 [etched/stamped]
△5567-X MR S-#2Side 2 [etched/stamped]
MR (circled)Side 1 & 2 [stamped]
JOZM 4005 ASide 1
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Josie 4005Josie JOZ-4005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JM-4005-A-T2 IAM (inside triangle)Side A runout
JM-5005-B-P1 IAM (inside triangle)Side B runout
JM 4005-ASide A label, in parentheses
JM 4005-BSide B label, in parentheses
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FL-31,313
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Josie JOSIE-4005(C)
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Festival Records FL-31,313First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Josie JOSIE-4005(C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Josie JOZ 4005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Josie JOZ 4005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Josie 4005 / Josie JOZ-4005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Canada | Sundazed LP 5024LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5024LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5024LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5024LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5024LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | USA & Canada | Sundazed Music LP 5024LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Destination Moon DMOO078LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Sundazed Music LP 5024LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | US | Sundazed Music LP 5024LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Sundazed Music LP 5024LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Bustin' Surfboards2:25
- A2Maleguena2:30
- A3Summertime2:57
- A4The Tornado2:57
- A5The Gremmie2:26
- A6Bumble Bee Stomp3:12
- B1Moon Dawg2:22
- B2Vacquero2:26
- B3Old Shep4:25
- B4Shootin' Beavers2:00
- B5Johnny B. Good3:53
- B6The Inebriated Surfer2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bustin' Surfboards are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Bustin' Surfboards are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 2025.
When was Bustin' Surfboards first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Josie JOZ 4005.
How do I tell if my copy of Bustin' Surfboards is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JOZ 4005, 4005, FL-31,313, JOSIE-4005(C)) 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 Bustin' Surfboards 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.