The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds Original Stereo Vinyl

Artist: The Beach Boys

Title: Pet Sounds

Label: Capitol Records

Catalogue Number: ST 2458

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1966

Pressing Year: 1966 UK Original Stereo Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Pet Sounds is The Beach Boys' groundbreaking eleventh studio album and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential albums ever recorded. Produced by Brian Wilson, it transformed popular music through its sophisticated arrangements, orchestral instrumentation and deeply personal songwriting.

Featuring timeless classics including Wouldn't It Be Nice, God Only Knows, Sloop John B, Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) and Caroline, No, Pet Sounds remains an essential cornerstone of any serious vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1966 UK stereo pressing on Capitol Records, catalogue number ST 2458. This early UK issue is housed in the desirable front-laminated Garrod & Lofthouse "Patents Pending" flipback sleeve, one of the defining characteristics of the first UK release. Original UK stereo copies were manufactured in far smaller numbers than later reissues and are highly prized by collectors for their superb analogue sound and rarity. The "Patents Pending" credit printed on the rear sleeve identifies one of the earliest Garrod & Lofthouse manufactured covers.

Track Listing

Side One

Wouldn't It Be Nice
You Still Believe In Me
That's Not Me
Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)
I'm Waiting For The Day
Let's Go Away For Awhile
Sloop John B

Side Two

God Only Knows
I Know There's An Answer
Here Today
I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
Pet Sounds
Caroline, No
Additional Information
Original 1966 UK stereo pressing
Capitol Records
Catalogue Number ST 2458
Original stereo mix
Front-laminated Garrod & Lofthouse flipback sleeve
"Patents Pending" rear sleeve credit
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Brian Wilson
Features Wouldn't It Be Nice
Includes God Only Knows
Features Sloop John B
Includes Caroline, No
One of the most influential albums ever recorded
Highly collectible UK first stereo pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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