| • Science | • People | • Locations | • Timeline |
| Endless Summer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Double LP by The Beach Boys | ||
| Released | June 24, 1974 | |
| Recorded | Various | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 50 min 02 s | |
| Record label | Capitol Records | |
| Producer | Unknown | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| AMG | 5/5 | link |
| Beach Boys Chronology | ||
| The Beach Boys in Concert ( 1973) | Endless Summer ( 1970) | Spirit of America ( 1975) |
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