The Beach Boys - Studio Sessions '61-'62 (CD, Comp)

Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)

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General notes about this release (please note: our version may differ a little. see the comments above):
Collection of studio takes from 1961-62 that give a unique insight into the band's recording process. Includes band members' dialogue between takes & features versions of 'Surfin' Safari', 'Luau', 'Barbie' & 'Judy'. Originally released in the U.S. on the classic audiophile label DCC and now long out of print. Digitally remastered from original tapes. Includes 11 previously unissued tracks, 'Luau', 'Surfin' (first attempt), 'Luau' (first attempt) (recorded as the Pendeltones), 'What Is A Young Girl Made Of' (stereo) (recorded as Kenny and The Cadets), 'Surfin' Safari', 'Judy', 'Beach Boy Stomp' (aka 'Karate'), 'Surfin' Safari' (overdubbing attempt) and 'Lavender' (Candix recording session). 2000 release. Standard jewel case. Recorded at World Pacific Studios in Los Angeles between 1961 and 1962. Including the first Beach Boys recording session (dated October 3 rd, 1961). A total of 21 tracks. Liner notes by Paul W. Urbahns, Dorinda Morgan and Dennis Diken of The Smithereens. Digitally remastered from the original tapes by Steve Hoffman. Original recording engineer: Dino Lappis Session player on tracks 10 & 11: Val Poliuto CD mastered at LRS, Burbank Second Engineer: Kevin Gray Project co-ordination: Carlton P. Sandercock for NMC Music Ltd. Design: Christian 'the miracle worker' Thompson for NMC Music Ltd.

. The Pendletones First Recording Session, Hite Morgan's Home Studio 9/15/1961
1. Luau (Previously Unissued)
2. Surfin' (Previously Unissued)
. Beach Boys Recording Session 10/3/1961
3. Studio Chatter (Dialogue)
4. Surfin' (First Attempt/Previously Unissued)
5. Studio Chatter (Dialogue)
6. Surfin' (Master Take)
7. Studio Chatter (Dialogue)
8. Luau (First Attempt/Previously Unissued)
9. Luau (Master Take)
. Recording As Kenny And The Cadets, 3/8/1962
10. Barbie (Stereo)
11. What Is A Young Girl Made Of (Stereo/Previously Unissued)
. Candix Recording Session, 2/8/1962
12. Surfin' Safari (Previously Unissued)
13. Studio Chatter (Dialogue)
14. Surfin' Safari (Take Approved, Master)
15. Studio Chatter (Dialogue)
16. Surfer Girl (Take Approved, Master)
17. Judy (Previously Unissued Take)
18. Judy (Take Approved, Master)
19. Beach Boy Stomp [AKA Karate] (Previously Unissued Long Version)
20. Surfin' Safari (An Attempt At Overdubbing/Previously Unissued)
21. Lavender (Previously Unissued)

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 5038894001266
ASIN B00004U3UA

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