The Beach Boys – Surfin' Safari (LP, Album, Repress, Mono, Scranton Pressing, 1965, Capitol Records T 1808)

Why This Record Matters
Surfin' Safari is The Beach Boys’ debut album and one of the foundational releases of the California surf rock era. Featuring the title track and “409,” the album captures the group’s early harmony-driven sound before their mid-1960s artistic expansion.

Collector Note
1965 US mono Scranton pressing on Capitol Records, catalog numbers T 1808 and T-1808. Early mono Beach Boys pressings remain highly collectible among surf rock and classic pop collectors.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG with solid playback and moderate cosmetic wear, very strong overall player copy
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and edge wear and clean overall presentation

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Mono, Scranton Pressing
Label: Capitol Records – T 1808, T-1808
Country: US
Released: 1965
Genre: Rock
Style: Surf

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Surfin' Safari 2:05
A2 County Fair 2:15
A3 Ten Little Indians 1:30
A4 Chug-A-Lug 2:00
A5 Little Girl (You're My Miss America) 2:05
A6 409 1:58

Side B
B1 Surfin' 2:10
B2 Heads You Win - Tails I Lose 2:18
B3 Summertime Blues 2:10
B4 Cuckoo Clock 2:08
B5 Moon Dawg 2:00
B6 The Shift 1:54

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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