Thom Starr & The Galaxies – South Bay Surf: Anthology 1963-1964 2xLP (Gold Vinyl)

Artist: Thom Starr & The Galaxies

Album: South Bay Surf: Anthology 1963-1964

Label: Sundazed Music, Inc.

Format: 2xLP (Gold Vinyl)

Genre: Rock / Surf / Instrumental

DescriptioN

A massive deep dive into one of surf music’s true underground guitar heroes.

South Bay Surf: Anthology 1963-1964 finally gives Thom Starr’s legendary early recordings the spotlight they have deserved for decades. A foundational figure of the original South Bay surf scene, Starr built a reputation among guitar players and surf fans for his explosive tone, melodic playing, and unmistakable live energy, yet much of his recorded work remained nearly impossible to find for years.

This anthology changes that. Spanning the crucial early years of California surf music, the collection captures Starr & The Galaxies in full reverb-drenched form while also including the complete, previously unreleased 1963 Sons of the Beach album for the very first time.

The recordings feel raw, authentic, and deeply tied to the birthplace of surf music itself. Big Fender tones, rolling rhythms, and classic instrumental arrangements run throughout the set, but there is also a looseness and excitement that separates these tracks from more polished studio surf releases of the era. You can hear the South Bay scene taking shape in real time.

Mastered from the original analog sources and loaded with rare photos and detailed historical notes from surf historian John Blair, this Sundazed release feels less like a simple reissue and more like a recovered piece of surf history. Pressed across two stunning gold vinyl LPs, it is a treasure trove for serious surf collectors.

Why We Carry It

Because this is exactly the kind of archival surf release we live for. Essential early California surf history, incredible guitar work, and decades of lost recordings finally getting the treatment they deserve. A must-have for anyone serious about surf music.

For Fans Of

Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Chantays, early South Bay surf, vintage Fender reverb guitar, foundational California surf instrumentals