Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
500 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 10505953 |
| Excel File Row | 290 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:07:50 |
| Pressing Year | 1966 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | US |
| Record Label | Capitol |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | DT 2458 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | DT-1-2458-B-14 1 * - - (" *= Capitol Records Pressing Plant, LA""Duophonic (codice DT)" LACCHE "B-14" e "A-13""All-West Coast") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | DT-2-2458-A-13 1 * |
| Sleeve Condition | M |
| Media Condition | M |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Pop/Rock |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
For this first pressing from 1966 on Capitol, it is crucial to grasp the titanic creative battle that gave birth to *Pet Sounds*. While Brian Wilson conceived a "teenage symphony to God", meticulously crafting every sonic layer with the Wrecking Crew, Capitol Records struggled enormously to comprehend his audacious genius, pushing for a return to the more commercial surf-rock sound. This tension is intrinsically imprinted on the early editions.
It is well known that Capitol released a "duophonic" (fake stereo) version alongside the mono mix, which Brian considered the sole and definitive artistic expression, having dedicated countless hours to perfecting its soundstage. Collectors ardently seek out the original mono LPs, as they represent the most faithful embodiment of his revolutionary vision, a testament to his genius and Capitol's initial blindness towards a masterpiece that would redefine popular music, inspiring artists of the calibre of The Beatles for *Sgt. Pepper*.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Wouldn't It Be Nice (2:22)
- A2 - You Still Believe In Me (2:33)
- A3 - That's Not Me (2:27)
- A4 - Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (2:52)
- A5 - I'm Waiting For The Day (3:01)
- A6 - Let's Go Away For Awhile (2:18)
- A7 - Sloop John B (2:57)
- B1 - God Only Knows (2:46)
- B2 - I Know There's An Answer (3:10)
- B3 - Here Today (2:38)
- B4 - I Just Wasn't Made For These Times (3:21)
- B5 - Pet Sounds (2:20)
- B6 - Caroline, No (2:16)
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