Beach Boys - 15 Big Ones / Love You. CD. (Capitol Records - 5279452) Two albums from 1976 and 1977 that marked the return of Brian Wilson to the band. 'Love You' is Brian's favourite album and it's easy to see why. The first album was Brains tentative retur n to the studio, producing and singing on some covers of classics from the fifties. Love You was regarded by many as a solo album, The harmonies and invention of the classic line-up are in evidence and this remastered edition features a fat booklet with sleevenotes by Peter Buck of REM.

Beach Boys - Christmas With The Beach Boys. CD. (EMI - 579 7652) 25 classic & rare Christmas tracks by the Beach Boys. Includes 'Little Saint Nick', 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town', 'Auld Lang Syne', 'Merry Christmas, Baby' + a Christmas message from Dennis Wilson & Christmas interview with Brian Wilson

Beach Boys - Classic Pictures EP Series. DVD. (Classic Pictures - DVD6070X) Special edition DVD with some classic Beach Boy's........ "Do It Again", "California Girls", "Breakaway" and "Surfin' USA" from German TV recorded in 1969. Extras include pop up DVD, previews of other EP's in the series and The Classic Pictures DVD Jukebox (ten full length tracks by original artists). Dolby digital 5.1 and DTS audio options. Region 0 PAL disc.

Beach Boys - Classics: Selected By Brian Wilson. CD. (EMI - 5400872) Jesus, this is good! Hearing these again is a total revelation as the HDCD sound is astounding. It's almost like Brian has tampered with the mix?.Brian selected all the tracks, so it's not simply a 'greatest hits' but a compilation of tracks based on Brian's personal love of each recording. Obviously the man knows his own stuff better than anybody, so when it comes to choosing the best of his own compositions you know you have the top of the tree material.This amazing selection of material and the incredible sound quality make's this the best Beach Boys collection ever.

Beach Boys - Concert / Live In London. CD. (Capitol Records - 5318612) Capturing the band live at different points in their career this two on one pack features great performances from the Surf Years (1963) and the Psychedelic era (1968) A meticulously notated package that also includes two bonus tracks. Remastered in HDCD.

Beach Boys - Endless Harmony. CD. This is an excellent collection of unreleased tracks taken from the recent documentary and is broken up with the addition of some stereo mixes of master tracks. Quality live tracks are included here, including a corking version of 'Darlin' on which Carl gives a superlative vocal performance. A demo of 'Heroes And Villains' is interesting to hear for a section called 'Barnyard' - yet another missing piece in the 'Smile' jigsaw. 'Kiss Me Baby' has been given a stereo remix that is so crystal clear in terms of sound quality it makes you wish all their sounds were given similar treatment. 21 of the 23 music tracks (two brief radio promos are also included) here are previously unreleased.

Beach Boys - Friends + 20/20. CD. (Capitol Records - 5316382) Two fabulous albums that rank among The Beach Boys finest works, if not the finest albums ever made. "Friends" (1968) is a joy from start to finish capturing the complex harmonies and mind blowing production of the psychedelicised Beach Boys with laid back splendor whilst "20/20" (1969) is similarly enchanting containing "Cotton Fields" "Do It Again" and "Cabinessence" Contains 5 bonus tracks as well.These are 2albums that you will play over, and over.

Beach Boys - Good Vibrations. 5-CD Box Set. (EMI - CDS7812942) The ultimate compilation spanning their full career on 4 CD's plus a brilliant 5th disc CD of demo's,backing tracks,remixes,,concert introductions and more.Great booklet that gives breakdown on all the tracks and full of colour photos and the band's history.

Beach Boys - Guess I'm Dumb - Songs Of The Beach Boys. CD. (Castle - CMRCD 295) As it says on the tin, here are 26 versions of Beach Boys songs performed by a wide range of luminaries. Todd Rundgren, Paper Dolls, Mark Wirtz, PP Arnold, Kinks, Saints, Ivy League and others give us their own interpretation of the songs of Brian Wilson, and some classics made famous by the surfing brothers.

Beach Boys - Little Deuce Coup / All Summer Long. CD. (Capitol Records - 5315162) The fourth and sixth albums from '63 and 64 respectively on one CD. Both are remastered and packaged with a thick informative booklet. Includes four bonus tracks.

Beach Boys - Live At Knebworth 1980. Dble CD. (Snapper / Recall - SMDCD590) A memorable gig in more ways than one fro the Beach Boys, this would become their final concert together in the UK. together. Opening with 'California Girls' running through the set (22 tracks) all the classics are here finishing with 'Fun Fun Fun'. On June 21, 1980 brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson, cousin Mike Love, school friend Al Jardine plus 1965 ‘new boy’ Bruce Johnston said goodbye in style.

Beach Boys - Nashville Sounds. DVD. (Sanctuary Records - SVEM 0091) 1996 reunion with Brian to record a number of classic Beach Boys songs with some of country music's biggest names and bringing together two major forces within American popular music. With Brian as a producer the Beach Boys trademark harmony backing vocals were back alongside giants like Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, and more. This was to be the last time the band recorded together on a Beach boys album. DVD extras include introduction and track by track audio review.

Beach Boys - Party! / Stack-O-Tracks. CD. (Capitol Records - 5316412) Perhaps the most odd ball of the Beach boy's releases were these two albums. Party (1965) is a studio "party" with the band singing various good time songs in the company of friends. Stack-O Tracks (1968) on the other hand is a collection of backing tracks allowing you to-sing along to all the hit's including "God Only Knows" "Little Honda" "Do It Again" "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and others.....

Beach Boys - Pet Sounds. DVD Audio. (EMI - 4779369) The quintessential Beach Boys record,often hailed as one of the most influential albums of all time now released in 5.1 surround sound DVD audio. Included on the disc is the full album in mono, stereo, Dolby and DTS 5.1 surround sound with 7 unreleased tracks and, a Pet Sounds promo film. All personally overseen by Brian Wilson himself. Includes a weighty 28 page booklet detailing the sessions with period photographs. This is mindblowing! This will play on any machine showing the DVD sign. Region 0 PAL

Beach Boys - Pet Sounds. LP. (Simply Vinyl - SVLP 149) One of the main influences on The Beatles when they were recording Sergeant Pepper's. Certainly in the running for one of the greatest records of all time, Pet Sounds (1966) saw the Beach boys transform from a Surf Pop band into an experimental harmony group filled with ground breaking new ideas. Pet Sounds is breathtaking in it's scope and vision proving pop music could say something important. Features "Wouldn't It Be Nice" "God Only Knows" "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" and "Sloop John B".Limited edition 180 gram vinyl with PVC slip case.

Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (Mono). CD. (Capitol Records - 5273192) One of the main influences on The Beatles when they were recording Sergeant Pepper's. Certainly in the running for one of the greatest records of all time, Pet Sounds (1966) saw the Beach boys transform from a Surf Pop band into an experimental harmony group filled with ground breaking new ideas. Pet Sounds is breathtaking in it's scope and vision proving pop music could say something important. Features "Wouldn't It Be Nice" "God Only Knows" "I Just wasn't made For These Times" and "Sloop John B". This is the mono version that many people regard as superior to the stereo.

Beach Boys - Platinum Collection. 3-CD Set. (EMI - 571 3452) The Beach Boys' legacy of hits runs from the early 60s through to the 90s & their distinctive vocal harmonies coupled with Brian Wilson’s songwriting & producing achievements will always ensure their unique place in the history of popular music. This set presents much of the finest music of the band in a great value for money package. Like other "Platinum Collection" packages it will be presented in a slipcased multi-pack, housing all 3 discs + a detailed booklet featuring extensive liner notes & group photos.

Beach Boys - Smile. LP. (Sea Of Tunes - LP001) Well, an exact repro cover wise of this long lost classic that contain's some of it's glory. This version however does not contain the lengthy "Good Vibrations" although it does contain exquisitely beautiful passages,("Cabin Essence") great ensemble singing,("Surf's Up") and brilliant orchestral pop instrumentation("Child is Father of the Man") on these outtakes. It's a real shame Brian never shaped the whole thing into the pop masterpiece that would have been both brilliant and commercial. Very limited copies available.

Beach Boys - Smiley Smile. CD. (Magic Records - 4975762) Digitally remastered version of their 1967 psych album, this French reissue comes with six bonus cuts of alternate mixes and unreleased edits making it the most definitive version of this album. It has a different cover too. Still as classy now as thirty five years ago.

Beach Boys - Smiley Smile. LP. (Simply Vinyl - SVLP 219) Superb vinly re-issue of their 1967 psych album. Which was supposed to take the innovations of 'Pet Sounds' to even grander heights, but never quite made it. Low-key psychedelic quirkiness, with abundant fine harmonies and unusual arrangements. Still as classy now as thirty years ago.

Beach Boys - Smiley Smile + Wild Honey. CD. (Capitol Records - 5318622) "Smiley Smile" (1967) is one of the most talked about '60's albums ever made. Originally titled Smile and intended as a psychedelic creation that would rival The Beatles musical experiments, it was never completed. Brian Wilson flipped out on LSD during the recording and "Smiley Smile" was effectively the surviving remains. However, it's still a stunning record and includes not only the weird and legendary "Good Vibrations" but also "Heroes and Villains" "Wind Chimes" and "Vegetables"(featuring Paul McCartney). This also features the follow up album "Wild Honey" (1968) a batch of previously unreleased Smile sessions, a thick information packed booklet and HDCD re-mastered sound! Wow!

Beach Boys - Studio Sessions 61-62. CD. (NMC - PILOT 62) Pretty much as it says on the tin - fascinating insights into some very early Beach Boys studio material. Plenty of chat as well as prototypes of "Surfin," "Surfin Safari," "Surfer Girl," and "Luau" amongst others. Essential for fans, and interesting enough for the casual fan of surf music too.LAST COPY OF THIS NOW DELETED TITLE.

Beach Boys - Studio Sessions 61-62. LP. (Get Back - GET 576) Pretty much as it says on the tin - fascinating insights into some very early Beach Boys studio material. Plenty of chat as well as prototypes of "Surfin," "Surfin Safari," "Surfer Girl," and "Luau" amongst others. Essential for fans, and interesting enough for the casual fan of surf music too.

Beach Boys - Sunflower + Surf's Up. CD. (Capitol Records - 5256922) The first two albums of the '70's by The Beach Boys were among their finest. At the forefront of the anti-war movement, informed by late '60's psychedelia and armed with the advanced studio techniques of the time the band created sonic hymns of timeless beauty. Sunflower (1970) is a happy breezy album with "Cool, Cool Water" and "Add Some Music" being special highlights. Surfs Up (1971) featues the title track left over from the Smile sessions as well as the weird "Feel Flows" and the achingly sad "'Til I Die". Truly beautiful creations remastered and lovingly packaged with a thick booklet.

Beach Boys - Surfer Girl / Shut Down Vol. 2. CD. (Capitol Records - 5315152) The third and fifth albums from the Beach Boys surfing era. Surfer Girl (1963) includes the Gary Usher/Brian Wilson penned "In My Room" and the hit title track whilst Shut Down Vol 2 (1964) features "Fun Fun Fun". With three bonus tracks and a fat booklet this is the definitive edition of these albums.HDCD Remaster.

Beach Boys - Surfin' Safari / Surfin USA. CD. (Capitol Records - 5315172) The first album from 1962 and follow up from 1963, by the legendary US harmony group. Features in depth sleeve notes and remastered sound as well as three bonus tracks. Fab!

Beach Boys - Surfing USA. DVD. Awesome DVD release that features an entire early 'lost' 60's concert as well as some great surf footage. Includes photo gallery and behind the scenes footage. PAL/Region 0. Stereo.

Beach Boys - Today & Summerdays. CD. (Capitol Records - 5316392) Two chart topping albums on one CD both originally released in 1965 when the band were in their surfing prime. Includes Beach Boy's favorites 'Do You Wanna Dance', 'Then I Kissed Her', 'California Girls', & 'Your'e So Good To Me'.... loads more over 35 tracks . Remastered with thick booklets containing photos and lots of information. Excellent value for money CD.....

Beach Boys - Wild Honey. LP. (Simply Vinyl - 300) 180 gram pressing of this 1967 album which contains the excellent "Wild Honey," with its seductive Theremin lines.The album contains a mixture of styles from the stylish version of "I was Made To Love Her" through to the beatiful hit of "Country Air".Contains original artwork and housed in a PVC sleeve.

Beach Boys - Pet Sounds 40th Anniversary Edition. Dble LP. (Capitol Records - 369 9392) Lush vinyl copy of this classic album - Limited 2LP edition of the 1966 masterpiece. Disc1 is green vinyl and includes stereo mixes of the album tracks. Disc2 is yellow vinyl and includes mono mixes (from the new first-generation mono master) of the songs.This 1966 album saw the Beach boys transform from a Surf Pop band into an experimental harmony group filled with ground breaking new ideas. Pet Sounds is breathtaking in it's scope and vision proving pop music could say something important. Very,very limited individually numbered copies- There will only be one manufacturing run on this format ever.

Beach Boys - The Pet Sounds Sessions. 4-CD Box Set. (EMI - CDS 8376622) A fantastic box set, featuring all of the elements of Pet Sounds you could possibly need. Produced by Brian Wilson, this seminal pop masterpiece is expanded over 4 CD's featuring the first true Stereo mix, legendary studio outtakes, a digitally remastered mono mix, backing tracks without vocals, vocal takes without instrumental backing tracks and alternative versions. The legend starts and ends with this 90 track, all encompassing set. Surpisingly there is still more room needed to fully realise Brian Wilson's genius, you really will be blown away by the sheer beauty and complexity of what seems like minor arrangements and vocal takes. With a 40 page booklet. Features: "Wouldn't It Be Nice (vocals only)" "Don't Talk (String Overdub)" "Good Vibrations (highlights from tracking date)", Hang On To Your Ego" and "Let's Go Away For A While (Stereo Mix Without String Overdub)"

Beach Boys - Very Best Of. CD + DVD. (EMI - 577 5802) The first ever CD+DVD by The Beach Boys. Still essential after all these years, the CD has thirty tracks of genuine pop genius, from "I Get Around" through to "Sloop John B", Heroes And Villians" to "I Can Hear Music." Perfect pop with almost no comparison then or today. The real teaser of this collection is the DVD, which features live performances from the '60's, including The Ed Sullivan Show from '68 and the infamous performances at TAMI in '64 that has become a collectors item among hardcore fans. You will also find famous promotional videos for Sloop John B and Pet Sounds, as well as footage never before available in the UK. Absolutely essential.

Beach Boys - Best Of Brother Years 70-86. CD. (Capitol Records - 5250002) 20 songs from the 'Beach Boys' later Career with 'Brother'. Overall Capitol have done a good job of assembling some of the best songs from this era. Although mysteriously, a certain track k named "Lady Lynda" is missing from the album. Tracks include. "Surfs Up", "'Till I Die" and "Sumahama".

Beach Boys - Carl And The Passions - So Tough / Holland. Dble CD. (Capitol Records - 5256942) Two gems from "The Beach Boys" nearing the end of their career. Allthough both these albums are not widely known by your average 'Beach Boys' fan, they are still worth a listen. Both albums have been remasted in 24 Bit Stereo. Tracks include: "Sail On Sailer" and "Here She Comes".

Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (Stereo & Mono Mixes). CD. (Capitol Records - 5262662) Stereo & Mono, twenty five track version of the classic album .One of the main influences on The Beatles when they were recording Sergeant Pepper's. Certainly in the running for one of the greatest records of all time, Pet Sounds (1966) saw the Beach boys transform from a Surf Pop band into an experimental harmony group filled with ground breaking new ideas. Pet Sounds is breathtaking in it's scope and vision proving pop music could say something important. Features "Wouldn't It Be Nice" "God Only Knows" "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" and "Sloop John B". Starting with the original mono mix, it moves onto a bonus track "Hang On To Your Ego" and then the album plays again in stereo. Pefect for comparison purposes, you can easily decide which mix really is the best.

Beach Boys - Hawthorn CA- Birthplace Of A Musical Legacy: 40th Anniversar. Dble CD. (Capitol Records - 5315832) Fifty plus track anthology of demos and alternative versions form the Boys' first seven years in the studio. Perhaps meant as their reply to The Beatles Anthology series, this is comparable for its revelatory alternate version a cappella performances, snippets of dialogue and edited studio outtakes. A wonderful collection Includes: "Surfin' USA (Backing Track)", "Forever (A Cappella Mix)", "Time To Get Alone (Alternate Version)" and "Barbara Ann (Session Excerpt.)"

Beach Boys - In Concert. CD. (Capitol Records - 5259332) Live album recorded over their '72-'73 tour. By this point, Brian had long since retired from touring duties (and general sanity), leaving his brother Carl to take charge. His decision to harden up the groups sound and add additional members was a masterstroke. They perform twenty one hits here, the best versions compiled from various nights on their world tour. A great document of Brians writing legacy on the band and Carls will to keep them as a relevant act. Includes: "Good Vibrations", "Heroes And Villains", "Surfin' USA" and "Sloop John B."

Beach Boys - M.I.U./L.A.. CD. (Emi Gold - 5279502) Two albums on one disk. The Boys final releases in the '70s mark a return to form. Although the first album is based in the Maharishi International University in Fairfield, Iowa, there is no random East meets West arrangements but their usual brand of well executed pop. The two albums are filled with oddities and highlights, the eleven minute Disco reworking of "Here Comes The Night", a couple of '50's cover versions and "My Diane", one of Carl Wilsons best emotive vocal workouts. Obviously not in the same league as Pet Sounds, largely because that would be impossible, these twenty two tracks should not be undervalued. Including: "Goin' South", "Wontcha Come Out Tonight", "Angel Come Home" and "Come Go With Me."

Beach Boys - Live At Knebworth 1980 + Good Vibrations Tour + Endless Harm. 3 x DVD. (Eagle - EREDV601) Collection of two live sets and a documentary/interview DVD featuring all of the surviving Beach Boys. These thirty three tracks on the first two DVDs are high quality, celebratory events, with the group performing all of their big hits. Happily, this is the harder rocking Boys led by Carl Wilson at Knebworth that will shock many who are not fully aware of the raw rock performances of the '70's and early '80's and be embraced by those in the know. Good Vibrations Tour is a '70's era TV special. Documentary disc includes archive footage from the bands personal archive and rarely heard tracks; helping to reveal the true story behind one of the most important bands ever. At times deeply sad and moving, it is always riveting. Also features contributions from Maurice Gibb, Elvis Costello, Glenn Frey, Jackson Browne, Carol Kaye and Glenn Campbell. DVD PAL / REGION 0 / CLASSIFICATION EXEMPT. (Good Vibrations tour only available in Dolby Stero, Knebworth in 5.1) 421 mins total length.

Beach Boys - Pet Sounds 40th Anniversary Edition. CD + DVD. (Capitol Records - 369 9392) The deluxe suede-feel digi package CD+DVD package includes a CD with mono and stereo mixes of the original album + bonus mono track 'Hang On To Your Ego'. The DVD includes a behind-the-scenes documentary "The Making Of Pet Sounds"; "Pet Stories" which features interviews with Brian Wilson, lyricist Tony Asher and members of the original 'wrecking crew' such as Hal Blaine and Carol Kaye; the never-before-released 1966 promotional colour 'firehouse' film clip for 'Good Vibrations'; original 1966 promo black & white film clips for 'Sloop John B' and 'Pet Sounds', and an excerpt from the unreleased BBC documentary 'Rhythm of Life', in which Sir George Martin joins Brian Wilson in the studio for a discussion of the album's musical significance. The DVD also contains a photo gallery, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and Hi-Res 96 kHz/24-bit PCM Stereo audio mixes of the album + a Hi-Res Mono mix of 'Hang On To Your Ego'.

Beach Boys - Warmth Of The Sun. CD. (EMI - 393 8232) Twenty eight track career-spanning tracks, hand-selected and sequenced by The Beach Boys themselves. A wonderful selection of tracks, it delves beyond the well-known hits and deeper into The Beach Boys' musical legacy, showcasing the broad scope of their recorded history. All tracks digitally remastered. Includes: "Little Honda", "Break Away", "Don't Go Near The Water" and "Then I Kissed Her ." A nice alternative to the usual collection of tracks you'll find on an every day greatest hits.

Beach Boys - Hits Of The Beach Boys. CD. (Emi Gold - 396 9192) This is a brand new budget priced 12 track Beach Boys hits collection which compliments the first volume that was released in 2002. Includes 'Little Deuce Coupe', 'Dance, Dance, Dance', 'Sloop John B', 'God Only Knows', 'Then I Kissed Her', 'Do It Again' , 'I Can Hear Music', 'Break Away' and more!

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