THE BEACH BOYS - SURFIN' - CANDIX 331 - RARE 1st PRESS
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Description
This is a very nice copy of the very first single by the Beach Boys: "Surfin'" b/w "Luau" (Candix 331). Released December 8, 1961. Matrix # CD-TS-1 is imprinted on the inner groove of side 1, and CD-TS-2 on side 2. CD stands for Candix Records, TS stands for The Surfers (the name Candix gave to the group), the numbers 1 and 2 stand for the record side. Though arguably not the rarest issue, 331 is first issue of this single. Subsequent issues, X 301, Candix 301, and Candix 301 with "Dist. by ERA Record Sales," all have an "R" in the matrix number (which stands for "reissue"). For decades it was thought that 331 was the third and final issue of this single. Research shows that 331 was the number given to the very first pressing. Subsequent issues on the Candix label were changed to 301 in order to match the X label number. This information has been gathered from the Stephen MacPharland's book Our Favorite Recording Sessions.
Overall, strong VG condition.
Labels: "Surfin'" side has wear, SOL, WOL. "Luau" side has only wear.
Vinyl: Both sides play great. There is a slight warp that does not affect play. Vinyl retains some shine amidst many scuffs.
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