The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds, The Beach Boys — 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Ed

£175.00

The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds, The Beach Boys — 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Ed

Name: The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds, The Beach Boys — 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5326
Price: 175.00 GBP
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Publication: Baarn, Capitol Records / Universal International Music, 2016

Formatting: 4to, pp. 48.

Condition Report: Fine. The publisher's original pictorial boards remain immaculate, exhibiting completely sharp corners, unbumped spine ends, and no evidence of shelf-wear or rubbing. The binding is remarkably tight and square, opening smoothly without any splitting or strain to the internal spine block. Internally, the pages are uniformly crisp, exceptionally bright, and free of any creases, handling marks, or foxing. All five discs (four CDs and one Blu-ray) remain safely housed within their designated die-cut slots, appearing pristine and virtually unplayed.

Catalogue Note: Released to commemorate the golden anniversary of one of popular music's most enduring and influential masterworks, this Super Deluxe Edition is increasingly scarce on the open market. This comprehensive set compiles four CDs, featuring the remastered original album in both mono and stereo, previously unreleased session outtakes, alternate mixes, and live recordings, alongside a Blu-ray audio disc containing a high-fidelity 5.1 surround sound mix.

This particular copy is notably accompanied by its original retail ephemera, including dual receipts from HMV and the original circular hype-sticker from the shrink-wrap, providing an excellent line of contemporary provenance.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever recorded, Pet Sounds represents Brian Wilson's orchestral pop magnum opus. This expansive 50th-anniversary set meticulously documents the album's creation, offering listeners an unparalleled, immersive journey through Wilson's complex arrangements and the band's breathtaking vocal harmonies in a beautifully presented hardbound format.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: The Beach Boys

Book Publisher: Capitol Records

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Music

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 48

Book Publication Year: 2016

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: N/A, Poland

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