Released in May 1966, the album Pet Sounds is now considered the masterpiece of composer and producer Brian Wilson and has become one of the best and most influential albums in pop music.
This is confirmed by the fact that Pet Sounds is widely regarded as one of the most influential albums of all time, ranking number 1 on several music magazines' lists of the greatest albums of all time, including New Musical Express, The Times, and Mojo Magazine. In 2003, it was voted number 2 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time (Sgt. Pepper's was number one).
Along with Revolver and Pink Floyd's The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Pet Sounds is one of the first masterpieces of psychedelic rock with its elaborate experimentation, psychedelic lyrics, new guitar, organ, piano, and other instrument sounds.
The Beach Boys celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic album with Special Editions!
The Beach Boys' iconic 1966 album "Pet Sounds" is globally recognized as one of the most important albums of all time for pop music.
"Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Edition" will be released in various configurations for its 50th anniversary.
These include a 4CD/Blu-ray Audio Collector's Edition, presented in a hardcover. This includes the remastered original album in stereo and mono, hi-res stereo, mono, instrumentals, as well as 5.1 surround sound mixes, session outtakes, alternative mixes, and previously unreleased live recordings.
The 2CD Deluxe Edition pairs the remastered album in stereo and mono with some of the additional tracks from the Collector's Edition.
There will also be two remastered 180-gram vinyl records, featuring the album in mono and stereo and a re-imagining of the original cover.