The Beach Boys - Barbara Ann / Girl Don't Tell Me 5561, Scranton Press, US, 1965

$ 79.2

Release Year: 1965 Type: Single Record Size: 7" Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX) Country of Origin: United States Vinyl Matrix Number: 45-55205-F1 # 2 IAM / 45-53643-G2 # 4 IAM Genre: Rock Case Type: Paper Sleeve Material: Vinyl Edition: First Pressing Catalog Number: 5561 Release Title: Barbara Ann / Girl Don't Tell Me Format: Record Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+) Record Label: Capitol Records Artist: The Beach Boys Speed: 45 RPM

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The Beach Boys - Barbara Ann / Girl Don't Tell Me 5561, Scranton Press, US, 1965. Catalog number: 5561. Edition: First Pressing (Scranton Plant). This is a genuine 1965 original US pressing, distinguished by the classic Capitol "swirl" (or rainbow) label. Finding this single with itsoriginal picture sleeve is the primary goal for collectors, as these paper sleeves were fragile and often discarded. VINYL TITLE — ARTIST (YEAR) • CATALOG Artist: The Beach Boys Title: Barbara Ann / Girl Don't Tell Me Label: Capitol Records Catalog number: 5561 Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single Year: 1965 Country: U.S.A. Edition: First Pressing (Scranton Plant) Genre: Rock / Surf / Pop 💿 DESCRIPTION "Barbara Ann" is one of the most iconic tracks in The Beach Boys' catalog, famously recorded for their 1965 "unplugged" style album, Beach Boys' Party! . While it sounds like a spontaneous jam, it was a carefully crafted cover of The Regents' 1961 hit. An interesting piece of trivia: the lead vocal is shared between Brian Wilson and Dean Torrence (of Jan & Dean), though Torrence was uncredited at the time due to contract restrictions. The B-side, "Girl Don't Tell Me," marks a significant stylistic shift for the band; written by Brian Wilson and sung by Carl, it was heavily inspired by the sound of The Beatles’ "Ticket to Ride," signaling the sophisticated pop direction the band would soon take with Pet Sounds . 💎 CONDITION vinyl: very good plus (vg+) (sticker residue on side 2) sleeve: excellent (ex) 🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS This is a genuine 1965 original US pressing, distinguished by the classic Capitol "swirl" (or rainbow) label. Finding this single with its original picture sleeve is the primary goal for collectors, as these paper sleeves were fragile and often discarded. This version features the Scranton "IAM" triangle stamp in the runout, which is highly regarded by enthusiasts for its pressing quality. The sleeve itself is a double-sided gem, featuring the "hallway" group shot on one side and individual portraits on the other. 🔍 MATRIX / LABEL DETAILS Matrix Side A: 45-55205-F1 # 2 [IAM Triangle Stamp] Matrix Side B: 45-53643-G2 # 4 [IAM Triangle Stamp] Label Details: Orange and yellow swirl Capitol logo. "MFD. BY CAPITOL RECORDS, INC. U.S.A." text at the bottom. Pressing Plant: Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton, Pennsylvania. 📦 SHIPPING 📮 STANDARD: 5–30 DAYS — FREE SHIPPING ✈️ INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY: 5–15 DAYS — 30$ 🚚 FEDEX EXPRESS: 3–7 DAYS — 65$ WORLD OF AUDIOPHILE (EBAY SELLER) 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK • FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE ⭐ LATEST BUYER FEEDBACK “ABSOLUTELY STUNNING VINYL! PERFECTLY PACKED, LIGHTNING FAST SHIPPING. 10/10 SELLER!” – BUYER FROM USA VIEW MORE FROM WORLD OF AUDIOPHILE