{"product_id":"thom-starr-the-galaxies-south-bay-surf-anthology-1963-1964-2xlp-gold-vinyl","title":"Thom Starr \u0026 The Galaxies – South Bay Surf: Anthology 1963-1964 2xLP (Gold Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thom Starr \u0026amp; The Galaxies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South Bay Surf: Anthology 1963-1964\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sundazed Music, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2xLP (Gold Vinyl)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rock \/ Surf \/ Instrumental\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescriptioN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA massive deep dive into one of surf music’s true underground guitar heroes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth Bay Surf: Anthology 1963-1964\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis anthology changes that. Spanning the crucial early years of California surf music, the collection captures Starr \u0026amp; The Galaxies in full reverb-drenched form while also including the complete, previously unreleased 1963 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSons of the Beach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e album for the very first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMastered 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Carry It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Fans Of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDick Dale, The Ventures, The Chantays, early South Bay surf, vintage Fender reverb guitar, foundational California surf instrumentals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Wave Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46586754465991,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/6982\/7271\/files\/IMG-0409.png?v=1779417479","url":"https:\/\/shop.anotherwaverecords.com\/products\/thom-starr-the-galaxies-south-bay-surf-anthology-1963-1964-2xlp-gold-vinyl","provider":"Another Wave Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}