The Beach Boys' album Shut Down is a classic example of the band's iconic surf rock sound. Released in 1963, the album features hits such as "Fun, Fun, Fun" and "Surfin' USA," which have become timeless classics.
The album is a mix of upbeat and mellow tracks, showcasing the band's versatility and musical range. The vocals are harmonious and catchy, with Brian Wilson's falsetto soaring over the instrumentals. The lyrics are simple yet effective, capturing the carefree spirit of the '60s surf culture.
The instrumentals are top-notch, with the guitar riffs and drum beats perfectly capturing the energy of the ocean and the excitement of surfing. The band's use of saxophone and piano adds a touch of jazz to the album, making it stand out from other surf rock albums of the time.
A Young Man Is Gone (Melody From "Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring")
Little Deuce Coupe
1:50
Louie Louie
2:17
Video
Don't Worry Baby
Fun Fun Fun- The Beach Boys
Shut Down The Beach Boys
The Beach boys Dennys Drums
The Beach Boys-Don't Worry Baby
Images
Catalog Numbers
STK83700, ST 2027
4932
T 2027, T-2027
APP 062, ST 2027
STK 73 700, 73 700, ST 1-2027
C5-535
ECS-70108
ST 2027, ST-2027
CA-1024
UICY-76843
T-2027
SENC-9518
UICY-25591
UICY-40108
TOCP-71374
50999 404427 23
TOJP-7243
T 2027
TOCP-3316
CDP 7243 8 29629 2 2
ST 2027
APP 062M, T 2027
CP 7114, CP-7114
TOCP-50853
SXA 2027, SXA-2027
UIGY-9651
C1 7243 8 29629 1 5
50999 404427 23, 5099940442723
Y2T 2383
CAPP 062 SA, B0019464-06
APP 062M
TOCP-53165
Y2T 2383, Y2T-2383
1 C 062-80 098
Labels
Capitol Records
Analogue Productions, Capitol Records
C5 Records
Cathay Record
Analogue Productions, Capitol Records, Universal Music Special Markets
Analogue Productions
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Formats
Vinyl
LP
Album
7"
45 RPM
Single
Mono
Reissue
Stereo
Promo
Los Angeles Pressing
Unofficial Release
Orange
CD
Limited Edition
Remastered
Papersleeve
SHM-CD
Pit
Platinum SHM-CD
HDCD
Flipback
Scranton Pressing
Red Vinyl
33 ⅓ RPM
Jukebox
SACD
SHM
Red
Reel-To-Reel
3 ¾ ips
4-Track Stereo
7" Cine Reel
Double Play
Hybrid
Columbia Pressing
Repress
Jacksonville Pressing
Compilation
Companies
Role
Company
Manufactured By
Capitol Records
Published By
Sea Of Tunes Publishing Co.
Pressed By
Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton
Phonographic Copyright (p)
Capitol Records, LLC
Copyright (c)
Capitol Records, LLC
Marketed By
Universal Music LLC
Distributed By
Universal Music LLC
Record Company
USM Japan
Licensed From
Capitol Records, Inc.
Made By
His Master's Voice (Nz) Limited
Remastered At
Cohearent Audio
Recorded At
Western Studios
Credits
Role
Credit
Producer
Brian Wilson
Photography By
Capitol Photo Studio, George Jerman
Mastered By
Kevin Gray
Sleeve Notes
Roger Murdoch
Coordinator
Maiko Mori, T&M Creative
Product Manager
Go Tada
Research
Junichi Yamada
Compilation Producer
Alan Boyd, Dennis Wolfe , Mark Linett
Mixed By
Mark Linett (tracks: 19)
Liner Notes
木崎義二
Written-By
Bob Norman (tracks: A1), Brian Wilson (tracks: A1 to A3, B2, B3), Frankie Lymon (tracks: B1), George Goldner (tracks: B1), Mike Love (tracks: A1 to A3), Roger Christian (tracks: B2, B3)
A&R
Matt D'Amico
Consultant
Mark Linett
Remastered By
Kevin Gray
Art Direction
Tommy Steele
Design
Chuck Ames
Notes
On label: Mfd. by Carl Lindstrom GES. M B. H. in Germany.
Capitol Records Orange and Yellow swirl label
This version:
the side indicator on side 1 is in a sans-serif font
'Volume 2' on the labels is in a very small font.
Mfd, by Capitol Records, Inc. U. S. A.
First cat.nr. on cover, second on label.
On the spine and back cover the title appears as "Shut Down Vol. II".
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, most from the original master tapes or best sources available
LONG PLAYING HIGH-FIDELITY side1 [keep a/c] side2 [keep a/c]
FULL DIMENSIONAL STEREO
Made in France.
UK address on back cover.
1977 Japanese audiophile white label DJ/promo LP reissue with lyric booklet. Stereo.
Los Angeles pressing with different label than The Beach Boys - Shut Down Volume 2, most noticeably in font used for the tracks and writing credits.
ST 2027 on cover, ST-2027 on labels
Capitol Records, Los Angeles pressing
No track times given, spelling errors copied from labels, see scans. Note: B1 is different from releases I can find. This also appears to be copied from a Japanese release.
Issued in a replica mini-LP paper sleeve with obi strip and booklet in English and Japanese.
Super High Material CD.
Tracks 1-11 are in Stereo, track 12 in Mono.
Although this is Volume II it makes no reference to Volume II on cover or Label, except in the notes on the back.
All tracks 24 bit digital remastered
Tracks 7, 12 & 13 in Mono.
On back cover: (p) 2001 (c) 1990 Capitol Records Inc. [ 08•6•11 (01•3•1) ] Ⓨ
Made by Electric & Musical Industries, Limited in Gt. Britain
Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Scranton pressinig.
ST 2027 on cover and liner, ST-2027 on labels.
Manufactured and Distributed by EMI Music Australia Pty Limited
Printed in Australia
Has large or small 'stereo' top right of sleeve. Garrod and Lofthouse 'patents pending' sleeve has thee flipbacks.
Black and silver label with rainbow rim and Capitol logo at 9 o'clock. 'Recording first published 1964' and 'sold in UK' text on label.
LABEL - Made In France. Side One Stereo 33 1/3 rpm further left then other version.
STEREO C5-535 top right of back cover.
All tracks produced by Brian Wilson
Enclose a self addressed envelope to PO Box 328.
Japanese promotional issue with obi & insert. 見本 (非売品) = "Sample (Not For Sale)" printed on labels with release date, and on promo sticker on back cover.
Red Vinyl
Ever Clean Records on back cover below cat. no.
Album title is "Shut Down" on the front cover and spine (in English) and on the back cover (in Japanese). The tile is "Shut Down Volume 2" on the labels and the lyric sheet
Papersleeve with obi and fold-out insert with lyrics in English and notes in Japanese. Originally released in 1964.
Tracks 1-6 and 8-11 are stereo. Tracks 7 and 12 are mono.
Record came in a hard picture cover with jukebox title strips.
DSD flat transferred from US original analogue master tapes
Super High Material Super Audio CD
"Vol. 2" on back cover only.
Mono Reissue, has all the same features as other versions on here, with a few exceptions:
The runout stamps on sides A & B are in dramatically different fonts and contained within different runout bands. Additionally, side A features the IAM triangle stamp, while side B contains the Capital, Scranton, "anvil/lathe" stamp.
Printed in the EU.
Made in the EU.
Category listed as 50999 404427 23 in the artwork, but as 5099940442723 on the disc
Originally released in 1964.
Reissued by Analogue Productions.
The only distinction this album possesses is a wider ring inside the Capitol label. Uncertain of release year, as this could be a repress. Otherwise, album resembles original in every way, except for the wide ring. This version also differs from another 'wide ring' submission that features different font style.
Columbia Records contract pressing with wide pressing rings on the labels.
Shut Down is a must-have for any Beach Boys fan or lover of '60s surf rock. The album captures the essence of the era and is a testament to the band's musical talent and influence.
This album will always give me the sensation that life can be beautiful if you want it. It makes you think about all the girls you liked but never had the chance to be with them. On this album, Brian intruduces us to two beautiful songs which should be high on the lists: "Don't Worry Baby" and "Warmth of the Sun" then you have the amazing "Fun, Fun, Fun." I heard this album while on the summer holidays, which warmed my heart and made me have the best summer of my life. 9/10.