This release marked the first time that these 13 stereo mixes have ever appeared in the vinyl format. Presented as a coloured vinyl package, it was limited to 10,000 numbered copies worldwide and features both the mono (which was taken from a new, first-generation, mono master) and stereo mixes (remixed from the original 3-, 4- and 8-track master tapes) in a gatefold sleeve. There are no vocal or instrumental grouping gimmicks, in the surround field, it all sounds like a natural extension of the mono mix.įor vinyl fans, the new work translated into a double album version of Pet Sounds under the same 40th Anniversary banner. The improvement relates to the 5.1 surround mix too which is basically the same as the, earlier, recommended DVD-A version. The stereo mix is excellent, it’s a lot smoother. For example, the mono mix has been recorded at a higher level than the stereo or 5.1 tracks which accentuates the original mid-range harshness and an audible tape hiss but is also more dynamic. The CD version, remastered as HDCD, is highly recommended with only slight reservations.
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The DVD is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and 24bit/96 kHz PCM Stereo audio mixes of the album plus a 24bit/96 kHz PCM Mono mix of the bonus track, Hang On To Your Ego. You also receive a DVD with plenty of rare footage. The limited-edition CD/DVD digipak features the album in mono, stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and 24bit/96kHz PCM Stereo mixes. The Pet Sounds: 40th Anniversary package includes the album’s mono and stereo mixes plus a bonus track. Also, like those popular albums, there has been umpteen re-issues on various formats and all of varying quality.ĮMI took an anniversary as an excuse to spruce up the sound quality. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, Pet Sounds is one of those albums that has seeped into the public consciousness. Like Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon or The Beatles’ Sgt. I figure no one is educated musically ’til they’ve heard that album.” Paul McCartney I’ve just bought my kids each a copy of it for their education in life.
“It was Pet Sounds that blew me out of the water…I love the album so much.