Vigotone Smile 2 CD

[The infamous Baldwin Organ]

The right person's arm belongs to one Mr. Brian Douglas Wilson. And the ball has been in his court for years. He has final say on the recordings being released. I've said this, oh, about a thousand times.

I think that's been understood by the majority of people posting here for some time. However, with Mr. Wilson's interests being heavily influenced by his management and inner circle, and all of the members of the Beach Boys getting up there in age, I believe sooner or later, it will inevitably see the light of day.

[Jason]

When Brian stops touring, his archives of recordings will be the last real cash cow to be exploited. That includes the original Smile session tapes.

It's also pretty common knowledge that Brian is in possession of professionally assembled collections of his demos and other various outtakes. There was an interview with him a while back about them. And a photo of him with these CD sets.

It's all good, good timin'.

[the captain]

That's one new song per semiannual Beach Boys repackaging and greatest hits collection ad infinitum.

[Sheriff John Stone]

It's also pretty common knowledge that Brian is in possession of professionally assembled collections of his demos and other various outtakes. There was an interview with him a while back about them. And a photo of him with these CD sets.

I didn't know that. But, it certainly explains a lot of things. A lot of things....

[Andrew G. Doe]

It's also pretty common knowledge that Brian is in possession of professionally assembled collections of his demos and other various outtakes. There was an interview with him a while back about them. And a photo of him with these CD sets.

I've had it whispered gently in my ear that said CD, which was suspiciously prominent in said photo, was in fact a wind-up.  

And, he's not in possession of some recent outtakes...

[Sam_BFC]

How about less recent outakes?

[Jason]

Yeah, best to be careful what you're talking about as regards unreleased music - we wouldn't want to go to the dog pound.

[rogerlancelot]

ha! I really want to know though- let me down the wormhole... please?

Check your PM.

Where's my PM?

[The Heartical Don]

It's also pretty common knowledge that Brian is in possession of professionally assembled collections of his demos and other various outtakes. There was an interview with him a while back about them. And a photo of him with these CD sets.

I've had it whispered gently in my ear that said CD, which was suspiciously prominent in said photo, was in fact a wind-up.  

And, he's not in possession of some recent outtakes...

I recall that. A picture of a happy Brian, I think he sat at a table in his house, and on that table there was a tiny stack of CDs looking like promos, and called 'Unreleased Recordings Vol 1-3 or so'. Think it was in MOJO or Uncut. Slowly the 'news' trickled in with Brianistas... but nothing happened after that.

[Zander]

http://www.vigotone.com/vigotone/vigotone110-111.htm

A brilliant reference point for this bootleg - this is how the official release should look one day 

[humanoidboogie]

I'm hijacking this thread for a minute.

Apparently there are two (or more?) versions of the original Vigotone "Smile" CD. What's this all about? What are the differences?

[jimmy1949]

I still have mine!

[Disney Boy (1985)]

Considering the "Sea of Tunes" single LP of Smile (a vinyl pressing of the Sea of Tunes Unsurpassed Masters Vol. 16 one CD Smile compilation) went recently for $100 on ebay, I would expect the Vigotone 2 CD would go for $100-$200, if anyone were so unethical as to sell or purchase such a verboten item.

That's nuts.  That SOT LP can be easily found for $20.  It has to be the most commonly available Smile boot available these days.

True. I bought a mint copy of on vinyl at a London music shop for £10 about three years ago. What, now it's worth £200+? Methinks not.

[petsite]

The Sot single cd can be had for $40 if you know where to look.

[Mikie]

I'm hijacking this thread for a minute.

Apparently there are two (or more?) versions of the original Vigotone "Smile" CD. What's this all about? What are the differences?

If you're talking about the Smile Vigo 110/111 2-CD set, I don't know of different ones. Same with VT-163, Heroes & Vibrations. If you're talking about vinyl, then yes, there were 3 or 4 different ones.

[humanoidboogie]

I'm hijacking this thread for a minute.

Apparently there are two (or more?) versions of the original Vigotone "Smile" CD. What's this all about? What are the differences?

If you're talking about the Smile Vigo 110/111 2-CD set, I don't know of different ones. Same with VT-163, Heroes & Vibrations. If you're talking about vinyl, then yes, there were 3 or 4 different ones.

Thanks for the input. Yes, I was referring to the Vigotone Smile CD. I've read that there are two different versions, but they seem to have identical track listings, so I'm not sure what's up with that. Better sound? Seems strange.

[The Shift]

I'm hijacking this thread for a minute.

Apparently there are two (or more?) versions of the original Vigotone "Smile" CD. What's this all about? What are the differences?

If you're talking about the Smile Vigo 110/111 2-CD set, I don't know of different ones. Same with VT-163, Heroes & Vibrations. If you're talking about vinyl, then yes, there were 3 or 4 different ones.

Thanks for the input. Yes, I was referring to the Vigotone Smile CD. I've read that there are two different versions, but they seem to have identical track listings, so I'm not sure what's up with that. Better sound? Seems strange.

I don't have an original Vigotone 2CD set but I do have a few subsequent re-releases on a different label which came in a single card sleeve. A bootleg of a bootleg.

Would love an original but last time I was offered one the price was way over what I can afford these days.

[?]

The Sot single cd can be had for $40 if you know where to look.

My PM box?  That's a good place to look.