Sunshine Dream is the third double-album compilation of the Beach Boys' music to be compiled by their former label, Capitol Records (following the earlier Endless Summer and Spirit of America).

The album was compiled and released while the Beach Boys were contracted with CBS Records.

Due to the appearance of more recent compilations, Sunshine Dream has long since been out of print.

All songs by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, except where noted.

"The Beach Boys Medley" b/w "God Only Knows" (Capitol A-5030), October 1981 US number 12 Sunshine Dream (Capitol SVBB 12220) hit number 180 in the US.