Record Album Cover, "Sloop John B" and "You're So Good to Me," 1966

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Artifact Overview

The Beach Boys issued their version of "Sloop John B" as a single in March 1966, and it became a worldwide hit. The Bahamian folk song came to the band's attention through a 1958 recording by the American group the Kingston Trio. "Sloop John B" was included on the Beach Boys' influential Pet Sounds album, released in May 1966.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Record cover

Date Made

1966

Creator Notes

Performed by the Beach Boys. Released by Capitol Records, Los Angeles, California.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time

Object ID

99.182.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 7 in

Inscriptions

Front of cover: THE BEACH BOYS | SLOOP JOHN B | YOU'RE SO GOOD TO ME 5602 | [Capitol Records logo]
Record Album Cover, "Sloop John B" and "You're So Good to Me," 1966