The Beach Boys – Studio Sessions '61-'62 (220g)
RARITY - SEALED
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Written by Brian Wilson (A2, A4, A6, B1, B3, B5 to B7, B9, B10)
Performer [Session Player] – Val Poliuto (A10, A11)
1 LP, Gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 220g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Label : Get Back
Original Label : Sundazed Music
Recorded at World Pacific Studios, 8175 West Third Street, Los Angeles, California
Engineered by Dino Lappis, Kevin Gray
Design by Christian 'the Miracle Worker' Thompson
Liner Notes by Dennis Diken, Dorinda Morgan, Paul W. Urbahns
Originally released in 1991
Reissued in 2000
Tracks :
Side A
- Luau (Prev. Unissued)
- Surfin' (Prev. Unissued)
- Studio Chatter
- Surfin' (First Attempt, Prev. Unissued)
- Studio Chatter
- Surfin' (Master Take)
- Studio Chatter
- Luau (First Attempt, Prev. Unissued)
- Luau (Master Take)
- Barbie (Stereo)
- What Is A Young Girl Made Of (Prev. Unissued Take)
Side B
- Sufrin' Safari (Prev. Unissued)
- Studio Chatter
- Surfin' Safari (Take Approved As Master)
- Studio Chatter
- Surfer Girl (Take Approved As Master)
- Judy (Prev. Unissued Take)
- Judy (Take Approved As Master)
- Beach Boy Stomp (aka Karate) (Prev. Unissued Long Version)
- Surfin' Safari (An Attempt At Overdubbing (Prev. Unissued) Stereo Demo)
- Lavender (Prev. Unissued)
Reviews:
“Before securing a deal with Capitol, the Beach Boys made their first inroads into the music business with recordings for several tiny L.A. labels in 1961 and 1962. This LP presents no less than 16 takes from these sessions, along with sundry studio chatter. Only a few of these cuts were issued at the time: their debut single "Surfin'" and a single issued under the pseudonym Kenny and the Cadets. This compilation is definitely for the serious fan; the sound is very basic and thin in comparison to their famous recordings, and there are multiple takes of most of the songs that can make for trying listening. That said, it is also at times a fascinating glimpse into history, showing the Beach Boys polishing their already impressive harmonies on early versions of "Surfer Girl" and "Surfin' Safari." Much of the rest of the material is a bit maudlin in nature, owing more to doo wop and teen idol balladry than the driving surf music that would make the group superstars in 1963. This compilation of mostly previously unissued material features songs from their very first recording session in October of 1961 and includes exhaustive liner notes.” AllMusic Review by Richie Unterberger