The Beach Boys Surf's Up Vinyl Record Album LP 1st Orig Press 1971 NM EX
  $   64

 


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Aug 8, 2026 Sold Date
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Item Description

The Beach Boys – Surf's Up (Reprise Records – RS 6453)

Pressing features: 1st Original U.S. Press, 1971, Stereo

Notes: A striking late-career renaissance, Surf’s Up (1971) finds The Beach Boys reclaiming artistic relevance in the wake of their ambitious but shelved Smile era, arriving as their 17th studio album after Sunflower (1970) and before Carl and the Passions – “So Tough” (1972). The album leans into introspective, socially aware songwriting while resurrecting the long-mythologized title track “Surf’s Up,” originally penned by Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks for Smile, giving fans a glimpse of what might have been. Ironically titled, the album distances itself from their early surf image with lush, layered arrangements and a more contemplative tone that resonated with the counterculture moment. 

Vinyl Record grade: Near Mint minus, record is in excellent condition with a beautiful sheen and high-gloss finish, well-preserved, clean surface and almost no signs of handling - excellent

Cover/Jacket grade: VG+, jacket shows some signs of age and use, and displays with slight surface wear, including minor scuffing and edge wear. Spine is strong. No writing. No splits. Despite these minor cosmetic imperfections, the iconic horse rider artwork remains vibrant and fully intact, preserving the visual impact. 

Other contents: includes original inner sleeve 


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Record will be packed in a plastic outer sleeve with the record placed outside of the album jacket to prevent seam splits and securely sent in a reinforced media mailer with fragile stickers displayed on outside.

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Record Grading Scale (Based on visual inspection)

Sealed

Only used for sealed items.

NM

Appears unplayed and will bear no marks / Part of an exceptional collection, curated with care, carefully handled, and properly stored. A grade seldom used. 

VG++

May have one or two visible imperfections (extremely faint or minor scratches)

VG+

A few visible scratches. These may include light scratches, or other superficial marks. Scratches are difficult to see.

VG

Greater numbers and severty of scratches. Pronounced play wear. Visabily used. 

G+

Pervasive imperfections of varying degrees including both light scratches and scratches deep enough to be felt. Severe scrathes. 

 

Cover/Jacket Grading Scale

Sealed

Only used for sealed items

NM

Appears unplayed and will bear no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches. This is grade seldom used. Must be in original plastic shrink wrap.

VG++

Sleeve may have a small sticker or bit of writing but looks great.  Minimal ring wear. May have one or two visible imperfections (i.e. sleeve scuffs or slightly worn edges)

VG+

A few visible imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, light scratches, or other superficial marks.

VG

 Acceptable cover but may have drill hole or cut corner. May have a minor split side (1-3 inches), large sticker, or prominent ring wear. Corners are more rough. 

G+

Pervasive imperfections. Obvious wear and tear.  Minor to major flaws including sticker rash, major doodles or other distracting writing, major ring wear, soft spine, or major, total split seem.


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