2 CD. 50 canzoni che hanno formato musicalmente i Beach Boys

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.