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The Beach Boys – Surfin' U.S.A.
1963 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 25, 2026
- MMint
- $546.25
- NMNear Mint
- $488.75
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $373.75
- VGVery Good
- $258.75
- G+Good Plus
- $143.75
- GGood
- $86.25
- FFair
- $57.50
- PPoor
- $28.75
11 copies listed on Discogs from $8.89.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $300ref VA-4JTC6Media VG+ · Very Good Plus🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- T-1-1890-D3 1 ✩
- Runout — side B
- T-2-1890-D3 ✩
- Matrix / runout
- T1-1890T2-1890
- Pressing Plant ID
- ✩(Runouts)
- Other
- 6(Printer ID, back cover)
- Manufactured By
- Capitol Records, Inc.
- Mastered At
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles
- Printed By
- Imperial Packing Co., Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- The Beach Boys
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Surf, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1963
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- T 1890
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Surfin' U.S.A.2:20
- A2Farmer's Daughter1:49
- A3Misirlou2:02
- A4Stoked2:00
- A5Lonely Sea2:20
- A6Shut Down1:50
- B1Noble Surfer1:50
- B2Honky Tonk2:00
- B3Lana1:40
- B4Surf Jam2:00
- B5Let's Go Trippin'1:52
- B6Finders Keepers1:43
- Producer
- Nick Venet
- Photography By [Cover]
- John Severson
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax, the runout T-1-1890-D3 1 marks this as a Capitol Records Los Angeles pressing with a mono cut. The copy carries two catalogue numbers, T 1890 on the back cover and spine, and T-1890 on the labels, so the same release is identified two different ways.
Demand is high: 1699 collectors have it and 568 want it.
What drives its value
Price tracks grade more steeply than most 1963 releases on this list. The price guide runs from 546.25 USD for Mint down to 258.75 USD for Very Good, and a Very Good Plus copy sits at 373.75 USD.
Below that, Good Plus is 143.75 USD, Good is 86.25 USD, Fair is 57.50 USD and Poor is 28.75 USD. These are guide estimates, not sale prices.
The lowest current listing is 8.89 USD, and 11 copies are for sale, so the spread between cheap listings and guide values is wide. The key value driver is the first Los Angeles mono pressing with A1 credited to Brian Wilson.
Later pressings credit A1 to Chuck Berry, which separates the two in value.
How to appraise this pressing
Begin with the runouts. The matrix reads T1-1890 and T2-1890 on the sides, with the stamped T-1-1890-D3 1 and T-2-1890-D3 carrying the star mark for the pressing plant.
Side A's stamped 1 indicates mastering by the Capitol facility. Check the back cover for the West Coast printing mark, a 6, and confirm that the title reads Surfin' U.S.A. on the back and spine while the front reads Surfin' USA.
Read the label credit: first pressings credit A1 to Brian Wilson, later pressings to Chuck Berry. Confirm the factory line on the back cover, which lists Scranton, PA and Los Angeles, Calif.
The copy has no barcode, so rely on these markings. Grade the sleeve and disc separately against the price guide grades.
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Release notes
First Mono Los Angeles pressing with A1 credited to Brian Wilson. Later pressing credits A1 to Chuck Berry.
Stamped "✩" in runouts indicates pressed by . Stamped "1" in Side A's runout indicates mastering by .
"6" on the back cover indicates a West Coast printing by
Title appears as "Surfin' U.S.A." on the back cover, labels and spine. Title appears as "Surfin' USA" on the front cover.
The catalog number "T 1890" appears on the back cover and spine. The catalog number "T-1890" appears on the labels.
Runouts are etched apart from "1" on Side A and "✩," which are stamped.
On the front cover: © Capitol Records, Inc.
On the back cover: Capitol Records High Fidelity Recording Made in U.S.A. Factories: Scranton, PA.-Los Angeles, Calif.
On the labels: Mfd. by Capitol Records, Inc. U.S.A.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of Surfin' U.S.A. worth?
The price guide lists a Very Good Plus copy at 373.75 USD. This is an estimate from the guide, not a guaranteed sale price.
What is the difference between T 1890 and T-1890?
T 1890 appears on the back cover and spine, while T-1890 appears on the labels. Both refer to the same Capitol Records release.
Which pressing credits A1 to Brian Wilson?
The first Los Angeles mono pressing credits A1 to Brian Wilson. Later pressings credit A1 to Chuck Berry.
How do I tell the Scranton and Los Angeles factories apart?
The back cover reads Factories: Scranton, PA.-Los Angeles, Calif. Check the runout stamps and the 6 West Coast printing mark to identify the Los Angeles-printed copies.
What is a Mint copy worth?
The price guide lists a Mint copy at 546.25 USD. This is a guide estimate and the current lowest listing is 8.89 USD.