The Beach Boys The Capitol Years LP 1980 World Records Box Set Vinyl Album For Sale

The Beach Boys The Capitol Years LP 1980 World Records Box Set Vinyl Album

• Artist: The Beach Boys

• Title: The Capitol Years (Original 1980 UK Deluxe 5-LP Box Set Compilation Collection)

• Label: World Records (Bright Orange-Red Center Labels with White Typography, World Records Logo and EMI Branding)

• Catalog Number: SM 653 / SM653 / SW 10343 / SW 10344 / SW 10345 / SW 10346 / SW 10347

• Format: Vinyl, Box Set, LP, Compilation, Stereo

• Release Year: 1980 (Compilation ℗ 1980 World Records Ltd.)

• Genre: Rock, Pop

• Style: Surf, Vocal, Pop Rock, Classic 1980, 1980

• Features: UK Original 1980 1st Stereo Box Set Pressing, Custom World Records Orange Center Labels, Hand-Etched Master Matrix SW 10344 - 1 in Deadwax, Includes Exclusive Illustrated Book by Peter Reum, Original Recordings Made by Capitol Records Inc., Compiled and Published by World Records Ltd. in Association with EMI Records, Housed in Original Deluxe Gold-Embossed Box Package, Highlighting Thematic Sub-Albums: "Summertime U.S.A.", "California Dream" & "Sunshine Music"

Vintage Original 1980 World Records & EMI Legendary The Beach Boys Career-Retrospective 5-LP Box Set (Original First Pressing / Catalog SM 653 / Hand-Etched Matrix SW Deadwax Scribes / Custom Orange Center Labels / Original Deluxe Box Package with Peter Reum Book / Undisputed 80 Beach Boys Holy Grail Highlighting Definitive Capitol Recordings)

Authentic vintage original 1980 UK World Records first stereo pressing multi-record deluxe box set compilation The Beach Boys — "The Capitol Years" (SM 653 / SW 10343 through SW 10347), released in association with EMI Records Ltd., featuring original recordings made by Capitol Records, Inc., compiled and published by World Records Ltd., including an exclusive comprehensive illustrated book/catalogue by Peter Reum, published by Burlington Music Co. Ltd. / Rondor Music / Sherlyn / Various (BMI / ASCAP), compilation ℗ 1980 World Records Ltd., pressed on heavyweight virgin vinyl with classic bright orange-red World Records center labels featuring white typography and EMI branding, housed in its original deluxe gold-embossed box package, and cut directly from first-generation analog master tapes (SW 10344 - 1).

• Musical, Cultural & World Records Highlights:

  • The Definitive British Capitol Anthology: A magnificent, meticulously curated 5-LP box set celebrating the absolute pinnacle of The Beach Boys' creative genius during their legendary Capitol Records era (1962–1969), structured across brilliant thematic segments: "Summertime U.S.A.", "California Dream", "Sunshine Music", "Changes", "Timeless", and "Breakaway".

  • Track Breakdown & Content Highlights:

  • Analog Master Lineage: Mastered with pristine dynamic range from Capitol's original master tapes, delivering warm analog bass response, crystal-clear vocal harmonies, and expansive stereo soundstage depth tailored for high-end audio systems.

• Matrix / Runout (Hand-Etched): SW 10344 - 1 (or corresponding World Records / EMI stamper etch)

• Compilation Producer & Publisher: World Records Ltd. in Association with EMI Records / Capitol Records

• Book Author: Peter Reum

• Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM

• Format: Vinyl, Box Set, LP, Compilation, Stereo

• Record Label & Rim Text: WORLD RECORDS / THE BEACH BOYS CAPITOL YEARS / MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN / ORIGINAL SOUND RECORDING MADE BY CAPITOL RECORDS INC. (World Records SM 653)

Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully. Everything is clearly visible in the photos — please evaluate the exact condition of the vinyl records, orange World Records center labels, deadwax runouts (including the SW 10344 matrix etchings), and the deluxe box package from the provided pictures. You will receive the exact item shown.