the ventures "surfing" vinyl lp, dolton-blp2022-1 side 1
Side 1 of 
The Ventures' 1963 album Surfing (Dolton Records, catalog number BLP-2022for mono or BST-8022 for stereo) contains six tracks, beginning with the surf rock classic "Pipeline".
Side 1 Tracklist
According to the original 1963 release data from sources like Discogs and Rate Your Music, the first side includes the following instrumental tracks:
  1. Pipeline (2:17) – Written by Bob Spickard and Brian Carman.
  2. Diamonds (2:12) – Written by Jerry Lordan.
  3. Windy and Warm (2:23) – Written by John D. Loudermilk.
  4. Ten Over (1:56) – Written by the band members (Wilson, Taylor, Edwards, and Bogle).
  5. Surf Rider (2:26) – Written by Nokie Edwards; also known by the title "Spudnik".
  6. Changing Tides (2:53) – Written by the band members.
Release Details
  • Label/Catalog: Dolton Records released the mono version under BLP-2022 and the stereo version under BST-8022.
  • Identifiers: Original pressings often feature a dark blue Dolton label. Matrix runouts for Side 1 typically include the etching "BLP 2022 Side 1".
  • Genre: This album is considered a quintessential example of the 1960s Surf Rockstyle.  
    Side 2 of 
    The Ventures' Surfing (1963) features six instrumental tracks, primarily composed by the band members.
    Side 2 Tracklist
    According to the original 1963 Dolton Records release, Side 2 includes the following:
    1. The Ninth Wave (2:08) – Written by the band members (Don Wilson, Mel Taylor, Nokie Edwards, and Bob Bogle).
    2. Party in Laguna (2:18) – Written by the band members.
    3. Barefoot Venture (2:10) – Written by the band members.
    4. The Heavies (1:46) – Written by the band members.
    5. Cruncher (2:22) – Written by the band members.
    6. The Lonely Sea (2:53) – Written by Don Wilson.
    Album Production
    The album was produced under the supervision of Josie Wilson and Bob Reisdorff. While the mono version is cataloged as BLP-2022, the matrix runouts for Side 2 often feature the etching "BLP-2022-SIDE 2" followed by specific pressing plant indicators