New Beach Boys 2012 Remasters!

[PhilCohen]

I don't get what you're complaining about. Well actually, I do know what you're complaining about, but I think it's ridiculous. Buy the albums from Japan, or wait it out. If you can't afford them now, save up.
Stop being negative and be happy that the stereo mixes of Smiley Smile, Today and Summer Days finally are out there.

Phil also posted a couple pages back that he couldn't find the new remasters on eBay when they are right here:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=beach+boys+f50&_dmpt=Music_CDs&Special%2520Attributes=Remastered&rt=nc

He's too busy being mad.

I had tried doing searches several times for "Beach Boys Japan CD's", and only earlier Japanese EMI product was displayed. What did you enter when searching?

[tansen]

Honestly, I don't think there is any waiting out. As far as EMI/Capitol releases, the U.S. has never released any Beach Boys stuff the same as Japan.

Perhaps not, in which the conclusion is easy; buy them from Japan.

[drbeachboy]

Honestly, I don't think there is any waiting out. As far as EMI/Capitol releases, the U.S. has never released any Beach Boys stuff the same as Japan.

Perhaps not, in which the conclusion is easy; buy them from Japan.

Indeed!

[tansen]

Such a box set might contain selected tracks from the new remixes, but entire albums? Unlikely.

Nobody said the box set would contain complete albums.  Sounds like you ran out of things to complain about so you figured you'd make one up.

Well, if you are a loyal fan who wants to hear previously mono albums in first-time stereo, then obviously you'll want the complete album, not two-thirds of it.

I don't get what you're complaining about. Well actually, I do know what you're complaining about, but I think it's ridiculous. Buy the albums from Japan, or wait it out. If you can't afford them now, save up.
Stop being negative and be happy that the stereo mixes of Smiley Smile, Today and Summer Days finally are out there.

Is it so bizarre that fans would want to obtain these first time on CD(or previously unreleased) mixes, and at reasonable prices, and without difficulty? It's not like there aren't people outside Japan who collect Beach Boys CD's.

No, it's not bizarre. But it is bizarre that you think it helps complaining over and over about it here. It's pointless. Call Capitol about it. Call the police, FBI, whoever. Just stop complaining about it here.

[PhilCohen]

I have a question. If I do opt to buy them on Ebay, and the seller wants an additional shipping fee(beyond that which Ebay normally adds), what is the procedure? Does the seller e-mail a link to make the additional payment via PayPal?

[TV Forces]

No, it's not bizarre. But it is bizarre that you think it helps complaining over and over about it here. It's pointless. Call Capitol about it. Call the police, FBI, whoever. Just stop complaining about it here.

I doubt he'll call the FBI.  He's already stated here that Capitol deserves for these to be downloaded illegally now.

[Justin]

I have a question. If I do opt to buy them on Ebay, and the seller wants an additional shipping fee(beyond that which Ebay normally adds), what is the procedure? Does the seller e-mail a link to make the additional payment via PayPal?

You can simply just send him the extra charges directly to him via Paypal: once you make a purchase from the seller you will be given his email address.  It's that email address that you can Paypal over any other charges that he may add to your purchase.

[tansen]

No, it's not bizarre. But it is bizarre that you think it helps complaining over and over about it here. It's pointless. Call Capitol about it. Call the police, FBI, whoever. Just stop complaining about it here.

I doubt he'll call the FBI.  He's already stated here that Capitol deserves for these to be downloaded illegally now.

[EgoHanger1966]

No, it's not bizarre. But it is bizarre that you think it helps complaining over and over about it here. It's pointless. Call Capitol about it. Call the police, FBI, whoever. Just stop complaining about it here.

I doubt he'll call the FBI.  He's already stated here that Capitol deserves for these to be downloaded illegally now.

You're under arrest!

[PhilCohen]

No, it's not bizarre. But it is bizarre that you think it helps complaining over and over about it here. It's pointless. Call Capitol about it. Call the police, FBI, whoever. Just stop complaining about it here.

I doubt he'll call the FBI.  He's already stated here that Capitol deserves for these to be downloaded illegally now.

I myself have never done a bit-torrent download(I don't have the software, "Client" or technical skills ), and besides, American ISP's launched a big crackdown against Bit-Torrent downloading starting July 12,2012. But I have asked a friend to look for the material for me. I'm capable of doing (comparatively) slow downloads from so-called "Locker" websites, that's it.

Ultimately, the compromise that I'm leaning towards, is buying 3 of the discs("Today", "Summer Days" & "Smiley Smile") and obtaining the others as copies. The new stereo mixes are my main interest.

[SloopJohnB52]

CDBANQ.com is selling them for $32.33 plus shipping.  I just ordered Today, SDSN and SS (they accept PAYPAL).


http://www.cdbanq.com/search.asp?keyword=smiley+smile&search=S+E+A+R+C+H

[Awesoman]

I bought the bullet and ordered Smiley Smile.  The $50 is painful, but at the very least I'll have a nice collector's item; especially if these albums don't make it to the States.  I'll have to spread out these purchases but plan to buy more, depending on whatever it is that Capitol USA plans on putting out here.

[EgoHanger1966]

CDBANQ.com is selling them for $32.33 plus shipping.  I just ordered Today, SDSN and SS (they accept PAYPAL).


http://www.cdbanq.com/search.asp?keyword=smiley+smile&search=S+E+A+R+C+H

One of the items that CDBANQ lists under their Beach Boys category is this. They look.....different for some reason, but I can't quite place why. Anyone?

http://www.cdbanq.com/Beach-Boys--Beach-Boys-Japan-LTD-CD-YRCN-90164_p_47821.html

[drbeachboy]

CDBANQ.com is selling them for $32.33 plus shipping.  I just ordered Today, SDSN and SS (they accept PAYPAL).


http://www.cdbanq.com/search.asp?keyword=smiley+smile&search=S+E+A+R+C+H

Thanks you for that! I just ordered SDv2, Today & Summer Days.

[TV Forces]

They look.....different for some reason, but I can't quite place why. Anyone?

I'll say!

[PhilCohen]

They look.....different for some reason, but I can't quite place why. Anyone?

I'll say!

I'm reminded of the fact that Japanese musician Yukihiro Takahashi was often referred to as the "Japanese Twin' of British musician(and Be Bop Deluxe founder) Bill Nelson. The two musicians did occasionally collaborate, and Takahashi did(excepting his oriental eyes) look a bit like Bill Nelson. It seems that the Beach Boys have some "Japanese Twins", though their use of the name "The Beach Boys" would likely get Mike Love back in his lawsuit mode......if he knew about these "boys".

[Justin]

Looks like CDBANQ had 5 copies on stock for each title---all the new remasters are sold out  

[Zach95]

Aww wow guys! I was going to get these! I've been out all night so I missed this 

[EgoHanger1966]

Aww wow guys! I was going to get these! I've been out all night so I missed this  

I still see them at CD BANQ at $32.33, assuming these are the correct editions....

http://www.cdbanq.com/Beach-Boys--All-Summer-Long-Japan-CD-TOCP-71375_p_79110.html

http://www.cdbanq.com/Beach-Boys--Smiley-Smile-Japan-CD-TOCP-71380_p_79115.html

Just search Beach Boys.

[Justin]

Nice!  I guess I was looking at the wrong ones. 

[EgoHanger1966]

Nice!  I guess I was looking at the wrong ones. 

Still too much $ for me, but maybe just low enough for others to bite. Thanks for the original heads up!

[puni puni]

I'm reminded of the fact that Japanese musician Yukihiro Takahashi was often referred to as the "Japanese Twin' of British musician(and Be Bop Deluxe founder) Bill Nelson. The two musicians did occasionally collaborate, and Takahashi did(excepting his oriental eyes) look a bit like Bill Nelson. It seems that the Beach Boys have some "Japanese Twins", though their use of the name "The Beach Boys" would likely get Mike Love back in his lawsuit mode......if he knew about these "boys".

Yukihiro Takahashi from Yellow Magic Orchestra, which Haruomi Hosono was also a part of, whom (apparently) collaborated with Van Dyke Parks in the early '70s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfH6db-r1R8

I wonder how deep the connections go.

[Custom Machine]

In January 1968(one and a half years into what has, by now, been a 46 year hobby of collecting recorded music) when I purchased my first Beach Boys L.P.("Wild Honey") for $4 at a local department store, I could never have envisioned what a downer this hobby would turn in to: A situation where there is a $450 price to obtain a dozen music albums, and the record company is turning the consumer's pursuit of the product into a stressful thing. The industry then wonders where it has gone wrong, and why increasing amounts of consumers are turning away. And it leaves me wondering if maybe I should have(back in my childhood days) selected something else as a lifetime hobby.

Phil, I've got good new for you!  The $3.99 you spent for Wild Honey in Jan. '68 is the equivalent of $26.31 today, adjusted for inflation.  And back when both mono and stereo versions of the same record were released you would have to buy two separate albums to get both versions.  Since 10 of the 12 Japanese CDs contain both mono and stereo versions, they are the modern day equivalent of two albums, making the 12 new Japanese releases the equivalent of 22 albums "back in the day". 

$26.31 x 22 = $578.82, so by purchasing the set for $450, you are actually saving over $125!  That's right, buying the entire set of these releases is actually saving you big bucks!

So take the next logical step, pull out your credit card, and make the purchase!  Then be a good guy and upload them somewhere so that I can listen just once, strictly for educational purposes.

Seriously, I am expecting the remastered versions to eventually be officially released the US, but I may well break down and purchase at least a few of them prior to that.

[Freddie French-Pounce]

Whats the best way to obtain these in england!!!

[Dunderhead]

I'm reminded of the fact that Japanese musician Yukihiro Takahashi was often referred to as the "Japanese Twin' of British musician(and Be Bop Deluxe founder) Bill Nelson. The two musicians did occasionally collaborate, and Takahashi did(excepting his oriental eyes) look a bit like Bill Nelson. It seems that the Beach Boys have some "Japanese Twins", though their use of the name "The Beach Boys" would likely get Mike Love back in his lawsuit mode......if he knew about these "boys".

Yukihiro Takahashi from Yellow Magic Orchestra, which Haruomi Hosono was also a part of, whom (apparently) collaborated with Van Dyke Parks in the early '70s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfH6db-r1R8

I wonder how deep the connections go.

Everybody should follow up on this post and check out the music mentioned in this in it. Japanese rock music from the mid 70s to the early 80s betrays a prominent Beach Boys influence. Van Dyke Parks produced the original band Hosono was in, Happy End, and he was a big fan of exotica music. Another member of Happy End was this producer and songwriter Eiichi Otaki. He's absolutely wonderful, and his album A Long Vacation from 1980 features genuine Beach Boys wall of sound type production and a cameo from Fun, Fun, Fun. It's sort of weird sh*t, and is hard to track down, but it's a special pleasure for long time Beach Boys fans, and is incredibly infectious.