Tracklist
| Wouldn't It Be Nice | 2:22 | ||
| You Still Believe In Me | 2:33 | ||
| That's Not Me | 2:27 | ||
| Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) | 2:52 | ||
| I'm Waiting For The Day | 3:01 | ||
| Let's Go Away For Awhile | 2:18 | ||
| Sloop John B | 2:57 | ||
| God Only Knows | 2:46 | ||
| I Know There's An Answer | 3:10 | ||
| Here Today | 2:38 | ||
| I Just Wasn't Made For These Times | 3:21 | ||
| Pet Sounds | 2:20 | ||
| Caroline, No | 2:16 |
Credits (9)
Brian WilsonArranged By-
Capitol Photo StudioPhotography By [Cover Photo]
George JermanPhotography By [Cover Photo]-
Dave JampelPhotography By [Liner Photos]
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Brian WilsonProducer
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Brian WilsonWritten-By
Notes
Pet Sounds is the 11th studio album by The Beach Boys, originally released on May 16, 1966 in Mono and Duophonic mixes. The Mono mix is available on the 1990 CD reissue and The Pet Sounds Sessions, which also includes a complete stereo remix of the whole album. Both mixes are also available on a 2001 CD reissue. A 5.1 surround sound mix is available on a DVD-A of the album. The Duophonic mix is unavailable on digital formats.
Pet Sounds was initially met with a lukewarm critical and commercial response in the US, peaking at number 10 on Billboard's LP chart. In the UK, the album was lauded by critics and reached number 2 on the Top 40 album chart, remaining in the top ten for six months. Promoted in the UK as "the most progressive pop album ever," Pet Sounds garnered recognition for its ambitious production, sophisticated music, and emotional lyric content. It is considered to be among the most influential albums in music history.
Pet Sounds was initially met with a lukewarm critical and commercial response in the US, peaking at number 10 on Billboard's LP chart. In the UK, the album was lauded by critics and reached number 2 on the Top 40 album chart, remaining in the top ten for six months. Promoted in the UK as "the most progressive pop album ever," Pet Sounds garnered recognition for its ambitious production, sophisticated music, and emotional lyric content. It is considered to be among the most influential albums in music history.
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Recommendations
Reviews
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My copy doesn't have the etched numbers 08 42613 20 1A1 in the runouts, rest is identical. Justifies a 2nd runouts entry, maybe. Does have Sloop John B though, which is more important …
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Edited one day agoreferencing Pet Sounds (2×12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo, 180 Gram) APP 067-45
Wow. I had my doubts about the stereo mix, but this sounds amazing. To me, stereo is how the album should have been all along.
The AP pressing is gorgeous. With perfect space, air, dynamics and clarity to all instruments and vocals. Beautifully balanced. Lively with a solid soundstage. It's well worth the inconvenience of the double LP. Very impressed. -
My copy doesn't have a "1" following the "A" and includes a scratched-out "2MS 2083". Lightweight, flexible vinyl.
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Edited 24 days agoreferencing Pet Sounds (2×12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo, 180 Gram) APP 067-45
Limited copies are still available at Acoustic Sounds as of May 2 2025
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I think the MFSL SACD beats the stereo mixes on this by a small margin (they're very similar,) while the DCC mono CD beats the mono mixes by quite a large margin.
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referencing Pet Sounds (2×12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo, 180 Gram) APP 067-45
Truly masterful. I got mine from Acoustic Sounds which at this time, says they have limited stock of this title. If you don’t have it already, buy it. You won’t regret it. -
One of the GOATs, and I don't just mean the ones on the cover -
this version sounds and looks great! the stereo mix is really pleasant and the bass sounds really good
found this version for about 30 canadian dollars at my local store and it's an absolute steal, you should consider grabbing it if you find it in the wild! -
This pressing is perfect, I really can’t think of one aspect I could criticize, just wonderful. Vinyl is dead quiet and 100%. This such a treat to have this amazing music in this quality on vinyl. -
Edited one month agothe album itself is absolutely phenomenal. unfortunately, my copy is slightly warped, and it skips several times during both "that's not me" and "don't talk (put your head on my shoulder.)" really disappointing, but it's always hit-or-miss with that stuff.
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