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The Original US Singles Collection The Capitol Years 1962–1965

The Beach Boys · 2008

154 min · 66 tracks · rock & roll · surf music

A vibrant tapestry of surf rock harmonies and youthful exuberance that defined the sound of early '60s California.

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Why this album works

This collection is significant for showcasing The Beach Boys' early singles which helped establish them as a dominant force in 1960s pop music. It includes chart-topping tracks like 'I Get Around' and 'Fun, Fun, Fun', which not only topped charts but also influenced countless artists who followed, cementing their legacy in American music history.
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nostalgic summer road trip vibes short bursts of youthful energy sing-along anthems with friends
Context
Released in 2008, this compilation captures The Beach Boys' formative years from 1962 to 1965, shortly after their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. At this point, they were celebrated as pioneers of surf music, building on their earlier successes and solidifying their influence with iconic hits that shaped pop music's landscape.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Surfin’ Safari (mono) 2:07
  • 2 409 (mono) 2:01
  • 3 409 (live) 2:27

Disc 2

  • 1 Ten Little Indians (mono) 1:28
  • 2 County Fair (mono) 2:16
  • 3 Punchline (mono) 1:51

Disc 3

  • 1 Surfin’ U.S.A. (mono) 2:28
  • 2 Shut Down (mono) 1:50
  • 3 Surfin’ U.S.A. (stereo) 2:28
  • 4 Shut Down (stereo) 1:47

Disc 4

  • 1 Surfer Girl (mono) 2:25
  • 2 Little Deuce Coupe (mono) 1:49
  • 3 Surfer Girl (stereo) 2:28
  • 4 Little Deuce Coupe (stereo) 1:38

Disc 5

  • 1 Be True to Your School (mono) 2:09
  • 2 In My Room (mono) 2:11
  • 3 Be True to Your School (alternate mono) 2:08
  • 4 In My Room (stereo) 2:11

Disc 6

  • 1 Little Saint Nick (mono) 2:00
  • 2 The Lord’s Prayer (mono) 2:32
  • 3 Little Saint Nick (stereo) 2:01
  • 4 The Lord’s Prayer (stereo) 2:31

Disc 7

  • 1 Fun, Fun, Fun (mono) 2:19
  • 2 Why Do Fools Fall in Love? (mono) 2:08
  • 3 Fun, Fun, Fun (stereo) 2:04
  • 4 Why Do Fools Fall in Love? (alternate mono) 2:10

Disc 8

  • 1 I Get Around (mono) 2:14
  • 2 Don’t Worry Baby (mono) 2:49
  • 3 I Get Around (alternate stereo) 2:19
  • 4 Don’t Worry Baby (stereo) 2:47

Disc 9

  • 1 When I Grow Up to Be a Man (mono) 2:02
  • 2 She Knows Me Too Well (mono) 2:28
  • 3 When I Grow Up to Be a Man (stereo) 2:04
  • 4 She Knows Me Too Well (stereo) 2:28

Disc 10

  • 1 Wendy (mono) 2:21
  • 2 Don’t Back Down (mono) 1:51
  • 3 Little Honda (mono) 1:52
  • 4 Hushabye (mono) 2:41
  • 5 Wendy (stereo) 2:19
  • 6 Don’t Back Down (stereo) 1:44
  • 7 Little Honda (stereo) 1:53
  • 8 Hushabye (stereo) 2:40

Disc 11

  • 1 Dance, Dance, Dance (mono) 2:00
  • 2 The Warmth of the Sun (mono) 2:50
  • 3 Dance, Dance, Dance (stereo) 2:02
  • 4 The Warmth of the Sun (stereo) 2:52

Disc 12

  • 1 The Man With All the Toys (mono) 1:30
  • 2 Blue Christmas (mono) 3:11
  • 3 The Man With All the Toys (stereo) 1:32
  • 4 Blue Christmas (stereo) 3:09

Disc 13

  • 1 Do You Wanna Dance? (mono) 2:20
  • 2 Please Let Me Wonder (mono) 2:46
  • 3 Do You Wanna Dance? (stereo) 2:50
  • 4 Please Let Me Wonder (stereo) 2:48

Disc 14

  • 1 Help Me, Rhonda (mono) 2:47
  • 2 Kiss Me, Baby (mono) 2:35
  • 3 Help Me, Rhonda (mono, remaster) 2:54
  • 4 Kiss Me, Baby (stereo) 2:42

Disc 15

  • 1 California Girls (mono) 2:37
  • 2 Let Him Run Wild (mono) 2:20
  • 3 California Girls (stereo) 2:44
  • 4 Let Him Run Wild (stereo) 2:18

Disc 16

  • 1 All Dressed Up for School (alternate mono) 2:17
  • 2 I’m So Young (alternate mono) 2:23
  • 3 Help Me, Rhonda (alternate mono) 2:52
  • 4 Graduation Day (stereo) 3:14

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