Well, I may have figured out another way to check out LLVS, and I read the other posts about Brian's vintage mixes. It certainly would be great to do a historical break-down of SMiLE boots through the years, although that is most likely something that will always remain a pipe dream. As for Mark Linett's rough mix tape from 88, I'd still like to know if the whole thing is available somewhere as a direct rip rather than an assembly from multiple sources.

A newer question: do all copies of Holidays on the Japanese boot CD that contains most of the Linett rough mixes cut off early?

Okay, these are things I've been wondering forever for which I can't seem to find solid answers, so please forgive a thrown together thread like this for my first non-introductory post.



Is the Linett tape from 88 circulating between collectors in a complete state? I know the majority of the tracks have ended up in various 'places' but is the whole thing out there?

Anyone know the significance of BWT22 on the 88 Linett tape? I mean, BW, obvious, T could mean tape, but 22? 22nd tape? 22nd copy?

I've been wondering for a long time about the reels that Brian assembled of rough tracks from the album, as well as the tapes the leaked in the seventies and onto bootlegs. Can anyone shed some light on the Preiss tape, the "fire" tape, dat transfer rough mixes or the other sources of Smile tracks long before their official releases?

Of all the things I've ever wanted to know about Smile, my biggest issue is I've never gotten to see a copy of Look! Listen! Vibrate! SMiLE! Any suggestion on where to look for a copy that won't break my wallet in half?



Okay, those weren't nearly as many questions as I thought there were going to be but those are what is on my mind. can anyone shine some light for me please? PLEASE?!?!?

I'm unheard78 aka Dave3 and I wanna thank the folks who run the board for letting me in the front door!

First off, I have to note I'm a long-time fan of Smile, Pet Sounds and just about anything Brian has been involved in. I hope that doesn't make me sound like an also-ran, hanger-on or late-comer, especially with the Smile box finally being released, cause I'm really not. I've been following Smile for years, ever since I heard about the legacy of the recordings and heard Smiley Smile. It was kind of like hearing a symphony from around the corner of the concert hall and trying to figure out what was going on, and I've been trying to get good seats for the show ever since!

I want to note that I ask a lot of questions, some of which are probably very specific or ridiculously irrelevant. I'm interested in details that most people don't seem to care about, but that's okay because I know I'm not the only one that cares. I say this because I'm fascinated with Holland, Landlocked (I know, it never really existed), Adult/Child, the original Brian Loves You, and of course Smile, for which I want to know everything possible.

I'll see you all around although I wanted to give a shout out to Angry Bee! Thanks again for your help man!


unheard78/Dave3