Sold Date: February 18, 2022
Start Date: January 16, 2022
Final Price: $24.99 (USD)
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The Beach Boys Surfin' Safari Vinyl LP - Capitol T 1808 First Pressing - Mono (1962)
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Cover. Vinyl was tested and despite some visual scuffs, plays well with occasional background noise. Cover has a name on front and a partial split on the bottom border. Includes original Capitol inner sleeve.
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout variant 1): T1 - 1808 - N2 #2 Matrix / Runout (Side B runout variant 1): T2 - 1808 - D6
Surfin' Safari is the debut album by the Beach Boys, released October 1, 1962 on Capitol Records. The official production credit went to Nick Venet, though it was Brian Wilson with his father Murry who contributed substantially to the album's production; Brian also wrote or co-wrote nine of its 12 tracks. The album reached number 32 in the US during a chart stay of 37 weeks.
The album was preceded by two singles: "Surfin'" and "Surfin' Safari", which charted at numbers 75 and 14, respectively. The success of "Surfin' Safari" helped secure a full album for the group while an additional single, "Ten Little Indians", was issued, charting at number 49.
Tracklist
Side 1 Surfin' Safari2:05 County Fair2:15 Ten Little Indians1:30 Chug-A-Lug2:00 Little Miss America2:05 4091:58
Side 2 Surfin'2:10 Heads You Win - Tails I Lose2:18 Summertime Blues2:10 Cuckoo Clock2:08 Moon Dawg2:00 The Shift1:54
Credits Arranged By [Vocal Arranger], Leader – Brian Wilson Lead Guitar – Carl Wilson Management – Murray Wilson* Producer – Nick Venet Rhythm Guitar – David Marks Vocals – Mike Love Vocals, Drums – Dennis Wilson  _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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