Condition Description:
VG, pre-owned condition. Probably close to EX. Vinyl shows a couple light audible scratches but otherwise looks and sounds great.  The matrix does contain the "Thanks Marilyn" Message.
Inlay is in great condition. The inside sleeve shows some tearing from record being ungracefully put away. The outside sleeve has some shelf wear and corner dings. 

Catalog#:
RS 6453   
   
Artist: 
The Beach Boys   
   
Title:
Surf's Up  
   
Songs:
A1        Don't Go Near The Water
Written-By – Alan Jardine, Mike Love
2:37
A2        Long Promised Road
Written-By – Carl Wilson, Jack Rieley
3:28
A3        Take A Load Off Your Feet
Written-By – Alan Jardine, Gary Winfrey
2:28
A4        Disney Girls (1957)
Written-By – Bruce Johnston
4:07
A5        Student Demonstration Time
Composed By – Jerry Leiber-Mike Stoller*
Lyrics By – Mike Love
3:45
B1        Feel Flows
Written-By – Carl Wilson, Jack Rieley
4:44
B2        Lookin' At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song)
Written-By – Alan Jardine, Gary Winfrey
1:54
B3        A Day In The Life Of A Tree
Written-By – Brian Wilson, Jack Rieley
3:04
B4        'Til I Die
Written-By – Brian Wilson
2:29
B5        Surf's Up
Written-By – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
4:11   
   
Matrix and/or Runout#s:
RS-6453A 31236-RE 1 1B [Artisan Recorders logo] Thanks Marilyn
RS-6453-B S 31237-RE 1 1A [Artisan Recorders logo]

Inner Sleeve:
Original

Outer Slipcover Sleeve:
New

All records will be shipped with an inside sleeve whether it's new or original and a plastic cover to protect from shipping scuffs.

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Mint - The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration of sound quality.

Excellent  (EX) - The record shows some signs of having been played but there is no deterioration of sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and an occasional light scuff and/or scratch. .

Very Good (VG) - The record has obviously been played many times and has mild scuffs and/or scratches and displays lessening of sound quality.

Good - The record has been played so much the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated perhaps with some distortion and scratches.

Fair - The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise. It may even jump.

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