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1 x CD Album, Reissue, Remastered US 19901Wouldn't It Be Nice2You Still Believe In Me3That's Not Me4Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)5I'm Waiting For The Day6Let's Go Away For Awhile7Sloop John B8God Only Knows9I Know There's An Answer10Here Today11I Just Wasn't Made For These Times12Pet Sounds13Caroline NoBonus Tracks14Unreleased Backgrounds15Hang On To Your Ego16Trombone Dixie
Product Dimensions : 5 x 5.75 x 0.45 inches; 3.2 ounces
Manufacturer : Capitol
Item model number : CDP7484212
Date First Available : November 18, 2006
Label : Capitol
Number of discs : 1
Best Sellers Rank: #379 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl) #6 in Baroque Pop #408 in Classic Rock (CDs & Vinyl) #1,821 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
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This review is for the Pet Sounds 40th Anniversary CD + DVD. - Audio CD: This is a NEWLY remastered mono version followed by the same superb remixed stereo program that was first introduced on the 1997 "The Pet Sounds Sessions" box set, and then released on the 1999 one-disc audio CD. Differences with the 40th Anniversary edition are that unlike the 1997 and 1999 versions, (a) the mono remaster comes from superior original master tapes (see Mark Linett's review) and (b) the entire CD was subsequently remastered in 24-bit format in 2000 using the HDCD process. Although all audio CDs are 16-bit, HDCDs have 20 bits of data encoded in the standard 16-bit audio signal. - DVD: This is where the 40th Anniversary edition really shines. There are two components to the DVD: the videos, and the audio. - DVD Videos: There is "The Making of Pet Sounds" which is a new edit of the fun & informative 1997 promo video. This is followed by "Pet Stories," which includes some 4 decades worth of interviews from ALL of the Beach Boys as well as Tony Asher, Bruce Johnston, a handful of the session musicians and other music industry insiders who were there at the time. Next is "Rhythm of Life," a 1990's BBC-produced short video segment where Beatles' producer Sir George Martin goes to Brian Wilson's home and the two end up in the studio going through the master tape for "God Only Knows." The video segment ends with the original 1966 promotional films for "Good Vibrations," "Sloop John B," and "Pet Sounds." These original films are worth a watch. The "Good Vibrations" promo film is the only one in color, and is brings to mind the "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" 1966 recording sessions from the legendary "Smile" album when Brian brought out the red fire hats. The other two are more campy, black & white videos featuring Halloween masks, Mike drinking percolated coffee out of his boots, and The Beach Boy's playing an a pool. - DVD Audio: This is the best part of the 40th Anniversary package. For the first time, listeners can hear Pet Sounds in either (a) High-resolution 96 kHz, 24-bit PCM stereo, or (b) Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. The Hi-Res stereo sounds even better than the audio CD, especially when using good-quality headphones, but again there is not a monumental difference between the three different stereo versions. The Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound version, however, really elevates Pet Sounds to the next level. In the technical notes, Mark Linett says of the 5.1 mix: "In placing the sounds in the mix, we have taken a very "wide" approach to the music, and attempted to surround the listener with sound. Note that the center speaker is barely used since the phantom center created by the left and right speakers is a much more accurate way to reproduce the desired imaging and reverb in the front channels." This is immediately noticeable, and as Linett says, the end result is true to the original sound while surrounding the listener with a wide-spectrum aural experience. Just as the stereo Pet Sounds was a revelation to those of us who grew up listening to the mono all those years, the 5.1 mix brings out instrumentation and vocals that were even downed-out in the stereo mixes. The percussion is crisper and I can hear things I never noticed before, and yet when turning back to the stereo or even the mono version, sure enough those sounds are there too, just buried a little deeper. Because of the broad sound spectrum and sparse use of the center, turning the volume up a few notches is best when playing the 5.1 Surround mix. - Pet Sounds booklet (liner notes): This release has newer, expanded liner notes, including more sections, added detail and even updating some of the information from the previous version. It's really nice to see the thorough notes on the remastering and remixing processes - this information is lacking and in some cases not even included with so many remastered albums today (Led Zeppelin's "Mothership," for example). - Conclusion: Of course Brian Wilson did the original mix of Pet Sounds in mono, and that will always be the true reference, the benchmark, the final authority for how Pet Sounds was meant to be heard. Because the mono Pet Sounds on this CD is far superior, I have mothballed my 1999 CD and now strictly play the 40th Anniversary CD. The previous remastered mono version was flat and compressed, but those problems have been remedied here, and the results are stunning. The quality of this mono version is finally comparable to the quality of the stereo remix. Having a Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound DVD audio mix is a rare but welcome option for classic albums such as Pet Sounds. The only other DVD 5.1 mix that comes to mind it The Beatles' "Love," but that seems somewhat less significant because it is not one of their original albums. With this release the bar has been raised for future remasters and anniversary editions - hopefully technology such as Dolby 5.1 and even 7.1 Surround Sound (not to mention Blu-Ray) will continue to be employed for projects such as these. Brian is a musical genius and it is thanks to him and Mark Linett that all of the versions of Pet Sounds sound as good as they do. We are lucky to have so many options for experiencing the original Pet Sounds (and don't forget Brian's live Pet Sounds DVDs - they rock!). This 40th Anniversary edition is now out of print, so I recommend buying a copy if you can while they are still available. You won't be disappointed.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2009 by CG
One thing was always clear when one discussed the most popular artists or bands from the 1960's, The Beach Boys were near the top of each and every list and at one time in the 1960's were voted the most popular band. Sultry vocals and harmonies, great songwriting about things that most people, in the U.S. in particular, could understand and relate to, being on the beach, cars and girls. However, Brian began to want to explore more in music and draw on the rich and outstanding wellspring of musical genius he had within him. This began to eat him up inside as the record label and those within his own band, Mike Love in particular, couldn't nor wouldn't allow themselves to understand. I've heard many reasons for his nervous breakdowns but I believe this to be the catalyst. This was a man who was hearing wonderful musical themes in his head and was not being allowed the time, space and creative freedom to explore and bring these themes into fruition. On top of that, the "British Invasion" was in full swing and those artists and bands were bringing a fresh perspective on music, both it's recording and production, to the world as well as the "Motown Sound" topping the charts with one great artist after another. Fate typically does things when least expected and fate saw an exhausted Wilson being home recuperating from his breakdown at just the time the "Rubber Soul" album was being released by the Beatles. It would be the album that helped to validate the direction Wilson was feeling his music and that of The Beach Boys should be going. He found his creative "second wind" and with the help of friend and lyricist Tony Asher, he begin to compose, write, produce and record the songs that would become "Pet Sounds." It was truly an ambitious project and one that would change the face of not just rock music but music in general forever. When his fellow band mates returned off of the remainder of the tour Brian had left, he had basically the entire project completed except for the vocals. Once the other members, along with Brian, laid down their gorgeous vocals which, as usual, were one of the many strengths of the album, they had completed a true game changer and neither they nor the music world would be the same. This album would inspire a whole host of artists to change their entire perspective on how songs should be both written and recorded. Paul McCartney took a copy to John Lennon and they listened to it over and over again until it became engrained in their thought processes. George Martin, their brilliant producer, also was listening to the album and it was now the catalyst for what would become "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Funny how fate and destiny work, isn't it? Bravo to you Mr. Brian Wilson, I recently listened to this album from beginning to end and marveled at what was produced. You and Mr. Asher created a masterpiece that truly changed the music world and more importantly, validated your true genius. P.S. Here's what others were saying about the album and Brian Wilson: Eric Clapton stated that "All of us, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and I consider Pet Sounds to be one of the greatest pop LPs to ever be released. It encompasses everything that's ever knocked me out and rolled it all into one." Elton John has said of the album, "For me to say that I was enthralled would be an understatement. I had never heard such magical sounds, so amazingly recorded. It undoubtedly changed the way that I, and countless others, approached recording. It is a timeless and amazing recording of incredible genius and beauty." Beatles producer George Martin stated that "Without Pet Sounds, Sgt. Pepper wouldn't have happened... Pepper was an attempt to equal Pet Sounds." Paul McCartney has said "It was Pet Sounds that blew me out of the water. I love the album so much. I've just bought my kids each a copy of it for their education in life. I figure no one is educated musically 'til they've heard that album. I love the orchestra, the arrangements. It may be going overboard to say it's the classic of the century, but to me, it certainly is a total, classic record that is unbeatable in many ways. I've often played Pet Sounds and cried. I played it to John [Lennon] so much that it would be difficult for him to escape the influence, it was the record of the time. The thing that really made me sit up and take notice was the bass lines and also, putting melodies in the bass line. That I think was probably the big influence that set me thinking when we recorded Pepper, it set me off on a period I had then for a couple of years of nearly always writing quite melodic bass lines. "God Only Knows" is a big favourite of mine, very emotional, always a bit of a choker for me, that one. On "You Still Believe in Me", I love that melody - that kills me. That's my favourite, I think, it's so beautiful right at the end comes surging back in these multi-coloured harmonies, sends shivers up my spine." Bob Dylan has said of Brian Wilson's talents, "That ear - I mean, Jesus, he's got to will that to the Smithsonian." Roger Waters stated that along with Sgt Pepper, Pet Sounds "completely changed everything about records for me." Elvis Costello stated "Last summer, I heard "Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)" played on the cello. It sounded beautiful and sad, just as it does on Pet Sounds." Pete Townshend stated "'God Only Knows' is simple and elegant and was stunning when it first appeared; it still sounds perfect". Tom Petty stated "I think I would put him up there with any composer - especially Pet Sounds. I don't think there is anything better than that, necessarily. I don't think you'd be out of line comparing him to Beethoven - to any composer."
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2012 by Shining Star
Such a great album!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2026 by LScott
The quality of the vinyl is amazing. It came in good condition.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2026 by :)
The greatest album ever made in my opinion
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2026 by Dan K.
PET SOUNDS has been issued a number of times on CD, initially in 1990, with three mono bonus tracks: "Unreleased Backgrounds" (a snippet of "Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)"); an instrumental called "Trombone Dixie" (both of which later appeared in stereo on The Pet Sounds Sessions box set); and "Hang On To Your Ego" (the original lyric for "I Know There's An Answer"). Next, several tracks, including an alternate take of "Ego," were issued on the 1993 box set Good Vibrations: Thirty Years Of The Beach Boys. After that came the wonderful 1996 (released in 1997) box set The Pet Sounds Sessions, which featured the first-ever true stereo mix of the album, plus instrumental-only and vocal-only tracks (including an early take of "Good Vibrations"), alternate takes, and the remastered original mono album. The stereo mix (along with the original mono version) was released as an individual CD in both 1999 and 2001; I'm not sure what the differences between the two versions were, except that one of them may have had the original 1990 version of "Ego," the other the later version from 1993 and 1996, and that the 2001 version had a reconstructed mix of "Wouldn't It Be Nice," with Mike Love's original mono bridge vocal dubbed into the stereo master. The 1990 release of "Hang On To Your Ego" had no background vocals, but later releases do. I own the The Pet Sounds Sessions box set, and in the past had both the 1990 and 2001 CD issues; currently I own the Pet Sounds 40th Anniversary CD+DVD (Limited Edition Fuzzy Package), which I believe is essentially the same as the 2001 release, except for the possible restoration of the original "Hang On To Your Ego" (the liner notes state that it is the original 1987 mix (issued in 1990) without background vocals, but the actual track on the CD and DVD contains background vocals), with a bonus DVD containing both a high-resolution stereo and 5.1 surround sound mix of the album (including "Ego," which is in high-resolution mono), plus three mini-documentaries (including one with the late Sir George Martin), three promotional films, and a photo gallery set to "God Only Knows." This 2012 reissue is a straightforward reissue of the mono and stereo mixes of the album, without "Ego" or any of the other bonus tracks. It sounds a little brighter than the 40th Anniversary Edition, or the versions on The Pet Sounds Sessions box set, but is not radically better. The packaging is also rather skimpy; the digipak has the front cover art with a white banner, the back cover art on the left inside flap, a picture of The Boys from the San Diego Zoo on the right inside flap, and a small picture of the band on the back cover, with the mono and stereo track listings. The booklet consists of four pages - front cover, back cover, and the track listings on the inside. If you don't have PET SOUNDS, and want the original album without extras, this new version is for you. Otherwise, I would stick with either the 40th Anniversary Edition or the 2001 version, and I would also recommend either The Pet Sounds Sessions box set or the new Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, if you don't own the former (see below). HISTORICAL NOTE: In addition to the single releases "Wouldn't It Be Nice" / "God Only Knows" (Capitol 5706), "Sloop John B." / "You're So Good To Me" (Capitol 5602), "Good Vibrations" / "Let's Go Away For A While" (Capitol 5676), and the Brian Wilson single "Caroline, No" / "Summer Means New Love" (Capitol 5610), another song from PET SOUNDS was also issued as a single: "Here Today," issued as the B-side of "Darlin'," a track from Wild Honey (Capitol 2068). In addition, the stereo version of "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" was issued as a single in 1996 on the indie Sub Pop label. PET SOUNDS is not the best Beach Boys album - The Beach Boys Today! and Summer Days (And Summer Nights!! get that co-honor - but it is, as the English say, a good 'un, nonetheless. 2017 UPDATE: I originally pre-ordered the new Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition on Amazon (May 25, 2016), but when I saw the track listing on Universal Music's Web site, I discovered that I already owned about 90 percent of the tracks (save for 11 live versions (recorded at different venues between 1966 and 1993) and three alternate mixes: a vocal-only version of "I Know There's An Answer," an alternate remix of the same song, and a new stereo remix of "Good Vibrations" with a partial vocal track) on The Pet Sounds Sessions. The only other difference is that the mono version in the new collection (found on Disc 1 together with the stereo version, instead of on a separate bonus disc [Disc 4 on the 1997 collection]) is mastered from the 1972 Brother/Reprise reissue of Pet Sounds (Brother/Reprise MS 2197, also issued as a double LP with Carl And The Passions-So Tough [Brother/Reprise 2MS 2083]), supervised by Carl Wilson, instead of the original Capitol master. In addition, four of the "Alternate Versions" on the original box set's third disc (the two promos for the Brian Wilson solo single, "Caroline, No," "Hang On To Your Ego," and the aforementioned vocal snippet of "Don't Talk...") have been moved to the end of Disc 1 on the new collection. Plus, since I didn't own a Blu-ray player then, I could not play the bonus Blu-ray audio disc. Since there was a DVD-Audio disc in the 40th Anniversary Edition, they opted for a Blu-ray version this time around. The DVD also contains video material that is not on the Blu-ray disc (see my comments above). So I cancelled the order at the time. Because I now own a Sony multi-region Blu-ray player, I reversed myself and purchased the 50th Anniversary Edition on July 15, 2017. The Blu-ray audio-only disc contains PCM mono, stereo, and stereo instrumental versions of the album, plus two 5.1 mixes (Dolby True HD and DTS 5.1 Master Audio - not much difference between the two on my sound system). A bonus section for stereo and 5.1 listeners contains six additional tracks: the aforementioned "Unreleased Backgrounds," the vocal snippet of "Don't Talk..." originally issued in mono on the 1990 CD, but now in stereo and 5.1 on the Blu-ray audio disc (after further review, The Pet Sounds Sessions vocal snippet of "Don't Talk...," also on Disc 1 of the 50th Anniversary collection, is exactly the same as "Unreleased Backgrounds"), a couple of alternate versions of the "Wouldn't It Be Nice"/"God Only Knows" single, and the beautiful instrumental "Summer Means New Love," a track originally from Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!, which is included here because it was later issued as the B-side of the aforementioned Brian Wilson solo single "Caroline, No." The Blu-ray audio sounds great, especially the 5.1 mixes. HISTORICAL NOTE: I haven't listened to the two "Caroline, No" promos in a long time, so when I heard them again recently, I had forgotten that the DJs mentioned were both from the Baltimore/Washington area where I grew up. One promo is for Kerby Scott of Baltimore's WCAO (he also had a teenage dance show on Baltimore's WBAL-TV, and worked in D.C. for a while as well). As of 2016, Kerby Scott (real name: Kerby Confer) is the owner of Forever Broadcasting, and is in the Country Music Hall Of Fame. The other promo is for the late, great Johnny Dark, who worked at WEAM, Arlington, Virginia, at the time of the promo, and also worked at WCAO for many years. On September 13, 1964, Johnny was onstage at the Baltimore Civic Center (now the Royal Farms Arena) introducing The Beatles in their first and only appearance in Charm City (Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band have returned to Baltimore twice, but Paul McCartney has never been back (you owe Baltimore one, Macca; it's been over half a century)). WCAO switched from Top 40 to country music in the early '80s, and has programmed Black Gospel music since the '90s (as "Heaven 600"). More recently, Dark worked at Washington's WBIG-FM (when it was Oldies 100; it is now classic-rock BIG 100.3, or just BIG 100), and his last gig before his death last fall [2016] was at WTTR-AM 1470, an oldies/classic hits station in Westminster, Maryland. RIP, Johnny - you were to music what the late Hall of Famer Chuck Thompson was to sports broadcasting. Casual Beach Boys fans can probably skip this new release; those who already own The Pet Sounds Sessions should only purchase it if they want the Blu-ray audio disc and the 14 extra tracks not found on the previous set. The 50th Anniversary collection is an essential purchase only for those who don't already own The Pet Sounds Sessions or for hard-core completists.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2012 by steve_manassas
Includes both mono and stereo remastered versions of all songs. Pretty awesome to hear John B this way.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2026 by Turner
To call this album classic doesn't do it justice. A rival with only two or three albums as the greatest album of all time. It is this good. The Beach Boys are often dismissed as surf pop, bubblegum music (think "Fun Fun Fun" or "Surfin U.S.A."), by the same people who defend the Beatles as classic rock, and lambast anyone who dare call them a boy band or pop music. An odd double standard, but a rampant one. And even by those who accept the Beach Boys to be on a similar level to the Beatles, they are even then dismissed as a lowly counterpart at best. Instead, the Beach Boys are one of the greatest bands of all-time, certainly to have ever come out of the 60s. Their vocal harmonies are second to none, and Brian Wilson's compositions and arrangements are nothing short of masterful. Need proof? Listen to Pet Sounds. This is pop rock at it's best. "Wouldn't it Be Nice" remains one of my favourite songs, even after having known it for the vast majority of my lifetime. "Good Vibrations" would have been right at home here (and perhaps should have been), but even without it this album shines. Besides the extremely well-known songs (Sloop John B, Caroline No, God Only Knows), the tracks which were not released as singles still have extreme merit. "You Still Believe in Me", "Here Today", and the even the (unfairly) oft-dismissed title track "Pet Sounds" are all stellar recordings in their own right. An absolute must for any collection. I can't describe it here, it has to be heard. Ignore what you think you know about the Beach Boys. Buy this album, if only to appreciate the massive influence they've had over music. The Beatles didn't change the face of music alone, you know.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2017 by Carbona Not Glue