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The Pet Sounds Sessions: Highlights

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Released: 15th May 2026. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Beach Boys' legendary masterpiece, 'The Pet Sounds Sessions Highlights' 2LP (180g) features selections from the 1997 Grammy-nominated 4CD box set 'The Pet Sounds Sessions'. It includes 25 Pet Sounds a cappellas, alternate versions and tracking sessions (all on vinyl for the first time), along with new liner notes. Released on May 16, 1966, Pet Sounds was produced and primarily composed by Brian Wilson and is considered a masterpiece of pop music and one of the most influential albums in history. It features the classic singles 'God Only Knows', 'Sloop John B' and 'Wouldn't It Be Nice'.

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  • Details

    Released:
    15th May 2026
    Category:
    Rock/Pop, Sixties Pop
    Format:
    Vinyl 12" Album
    Barcode:
    199957236706
  • Description

    Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Beach Boys' legendary masterpiece, 'The Pet Sounds Sessions Highlights' 2LP (180g) features selections from the 1997 Grammy-nominated 4CD box set 'The Pet Sounds Sessions'. It includes 25 Pet Sounds a cappellas, alternate versions and tracking sessions (all on vinyl for the first time), along with new liner notes. Released on May 16, 1966, Pet Sounds was produced and primarily composed by Brian Wilson and is considered a masterpiece of pop music and one of the most influential albums in history. It features the classic singles 'God Only Knows', 'Sloop John B' and 'Wouldn't It Be Nice'.
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Wouldn't It Be Nice (Vocals Only)
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    2.You Still Believe in Me (Vocals Only)
    The Beach Boys
    3.I'm Waiting for the Day (Vocals Only)
    The Beach Boys
    4.Sloop John B. (Vocals Only)
    The Beach Boys
    5.God Only Knows (Vocals Only)
    The Beach Boys
    6.Here Today (Vocals Only)
    The Beach Boys
    7.I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (Vocals Only)
    The Beach Boys
    8.Wouldn't It Be Nice (Stereo Track and Backing Vocals)
    The Beach Boys
    9.Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) [Brian Wilson's Instrumental Demo]
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    10.I'm Waiting for the Day (Mike Sings Lead)
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    11.Sloop John B. (Carl Sings First Verse)
    The Beach Boys
    12.God Only Knows (Sax Solo, Alternate Version)
    The Beach Boys
    13.Hang On to Your Ego (Alternate Mix)
    The Beach Boys
    14.Here Today (Alternate Version)
    The Beach Boys

    Disc 2

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Wouldn't It Be Nice (Highlights from Tracking Date)
    The Beach Boys
    2.Trombone Dixie (Highlights from Tracking Date)
    The Beach Boys
    3.Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) [vocal Snippet]
    The Beach Boys
    4.Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) [vocals Only]
    The Beach Boys
    5.That's Not Me (Highlights from Tracking Date)
    The Beach Boys
    6.Here Today (Stereo Backing Track)
    The Beach Boys
    7.I'm Waiting for the Day (Vocals Only)
    The Beach Boys
    8.Caroline, No (Stereo Mix, Original Speed)
    The Beach Boys
    9.God Only Knows (Highlights from Tracking Date)
    The Beach Boys
    10.Good Vibrations (Highlights from Tracking Date)
    The Beach Boys
    11.Good Vibrations (Stereo Backing Track)
    The Beach Boys
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