The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds 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: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Pet Sounds is the eleventh studio album by The Beach Boys and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential albums ever recorded. Conceived and produced by Brian Wilson, the album revolutionised popular music through its sophisticated orchestral arrangements, innovative production techniques and deeply personal songwriting. Its influence can be heard across countless classic recordings and it remains a benchmark of studio creativity.

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

Pressing Notes

Original 1966 UK stereo pressing on Capitol Records, catalogue number ST 2458. Issued in the original front-laminated flipback sleeve with the Capitol rainbow label design. Early UK stereo pressings were produced in far smaller numbers than later reissues and remain highly sought after for their superb analogue sound quality and historical significance.

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
Front-Laminated Flipback Sleeve
Original EMI Poly-Lined Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Produced by Brian Wilson
Features Wouldn't It Be Nice, God Only Knows, Sloop John B, Caroline, No and Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)
Consistently ranked among the greatest albums ever recorded and a landmark in the history of popular music
Original UK stereo pressings are highly collectible due to their relative scarcity and outstanding sound quality
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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