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The Ventures – The Fabulous Ventures
1964 · US · Dolton Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 10, 2026
- MMint
- $37.36
- NMNear Mint
- $33.43
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $25.56
- VGVery Good
- $17.70
- G+Good Plus
- $9.83
- GGood
- $5.90
- FFair
- $3.93
- PPoor
- $1.97
15 copies listed on Discogs from $3.66.
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
- $35.40ref VA-NM9A9Media NM · Near MintSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- BST 8029 SIDE 1-1 A1 ɪBST 8029 SIDE 2-1 A1 ɪ
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Record Company
- Liberty Records, Inc.
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- The Ventures
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Surf
- Year
- 1964
- Label
- Dolton Records
- Catalog number
- BST-8029
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Needles And Pins2:40
- A2Runnin' Wild1:51
- A3Eleventh Hour2:27
- A4The Cruel Sea2:20
- A5Scratchin'2:03
- A6Tall Cool One2:32
- B1Only The Young2:20
- B2Journey To The Stars2:20
- B3Fugitive2:09
- B4Ravin' Blue2:13
- B5Walkin' With Pluto2:22
- B6The Pink Panther Theme2:27
- Producer
- Dick Glasser
- Engineer
- Eddie Brackett
- Engineer
- Lanky Linstrot
- Written-By
- Don Wilson
- Written-By
- Mel Taylor
- Written-By
- Nokie Edwards
About this record
The RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis stamped this 1964 Dolton stereo pressing with the matrix BST 8029 SIDE 1-1 A1 and BST 8029 SIDE 2-1 A1, marking it as a first-generation US release rather than a later reissue. Demand sits at 44 want against 496 have in the collector base, signaling steady but not scarce appetite.
The price spread from Mint at 37.36 USD down to Poor at 1.97 USD reflects how heavily condition drives value on this surf-rock title.
What drives its value
This Dolton pressing commands 37.36 USD in Mint condition, 33.43 USD in Near Mint, and 25.56 USD in Very Good Plus—a steep drop that underscores the market's sensitivity to wear on the original Indianapolis pressing. At Very Good the price falls to 17.70 USD, and by Good Plus it reaches 9.83 USD.
The lowest asking price across 15 active listings is 3.66 USD, indicating a floor for heavily played or damaged copies. The 44 want-to-496 have ratio and 4.23 community rating (26 votes) confirm this is a known title with modest collector interest rather than a chase pressing.
Original Dolton stereo copies from the Indianapolis plant hold their value better than later reissues because the first pressing carries the original master tape EQ and groove geometry.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Dolton catalogue number BST-8029 on the front cover and spine. The dead-wax runout on Side 1 reads BST 8029 SIDE 1-1 A1 with a small symbol, and Side 2 reads BST 8029 SIDE 2-1 A1 with the same mark—both indicate the RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis.
The label itself should read Dolton Records with the BST-8029 designation and stereo notation. The 12-track album contains surf instrumentals typical of the Ventures' mid-1960s output.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under bright light: Mint copies show no hairlines or play wear; Near Mint may have light dust marks that disappear when cleaned; Very Good Plus exhibits light surface noise on quiet passages but no audible groove damage; Very Good shows moderate surface noise and light scratches visible under magnification. The absence of a barcode confirms this as a 1964 original rather than a later reissue.
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Frequently asked
What is a Very Good Plus copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 25.56 USD. This represents the middle ground between the Near Mint price of 33.43 USD and the Very Good price of 17.70 USD, and reflects a copy with light surface noise but no skip or audible groove damage.
How do I know if I have the Indianapolis pressing versus another plant?
Check the dead-wax runout on both sides. This pressing carries BST 8029 SIDE 1-1 A1 on Side 1 and BST 8029 SIDE 2-1 A1 on Side 2, both stamped by the RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis. Later reissues or pressings from other plants will show different matrix codes or plant identifiers in the runout.
Why does condition matter so much on this record?
The price gap from Mint at 37.36 USD to Poor at 1.97 USD shows that collectors pay a premium for clean copies of this 1964 surf title. The Indianapolis pressing's original groove geometry and master tape EQ degrade noticeably with play wear, so a Mint or Near Mint copy at 37.36 USD or 33.43 USD commands respect, while a VG copy at 17.70 USD has already lost half its value to surface noise.
How many copies are currently for sale, and what is the lowest price?
15 copies are listed for sale across the market, with the lowest asking price at 3.66 USD. This suggests that heavily played or damaged copies are available at a steep discount, but finding a VG+ or better example at 25.56 USD or higher requires patience or active hunting.
Is this a rare pressing?
No. The 496 collectors who own this pressing and the 44 who want it indicate a well-distributed title with modest collector demand. The 4.23 community rating across 26 votes confirms it is recognized and appreciated but not pursued as a chase item. The Indianapolis pressing is the original, so it holds more appeal than later reissues, but it is not scarce.