Good Vibrations in the National Recording Registry?

[You Kane, You Commanded, You Conquered]

So, the Library of Congress has added 25 new audio recordings to their National Recording Registry, for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Included this year are Billy Joel's "Piano Man" and Metallica's "Master of Puppets" (Pet Sounds was inducted in 2004). Well, this got me wondering as to why Good Vibrations isn't on there! I think we can all agree it is culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant!

[KDS]

From what I can see, it looks like they only include full albums.   

Given that Good Vibrations appears on Smiley Smile, I don't think it's likely. 

Although, you can also make the argument that Piano Man, the album, is not nearly as good as other Billy Joel albums (ie. Turnstiles, The Stranger, 52nd St), but was likely included just on the merit of the title song. 

[You Kane, You Commanded, You Conquered]

From what I can see, it looks like they only include full albums.  

Given that Good Vibrations appears on Smiley Smile, I don't think it's likely.  

Although, you can also make the argument that Piano Man, the album, is not nearly as good as other Billy Joel albums (ie. Turnstiles, The Stranger, 52nd St), but was likely included just on the merit of the title song.  

Nope, they induct all kinds of audio recordings, not just albums. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Recording_Registry

[KDS]

From what I can see, it looks like they only include full albums.  

Given that Good Vibrations appears on Smiley Smile, I don't think it's likely.  

Although, you can also make the argument that Piano Man, the album, is not nearly as good as other Billy Joel albums (ie. Turnstiles, The Stranger, 52nd St), but was likely included just on the merit of the title song.  

Nope, they induct all kinds of audio recordings, not just albums. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Recording_Registry

Ah, I stand corrected.  If that's the case, I really hope it's the song Piano Man, not the album.  It's pretty weak by Joel standards. 

In that case, then you're 100% right that Good Vibrations should absolutely be on there. 

[Wrightfan]

Good Vibes isn't on but the whole Pet Sounds album is. Here's the full list:
https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/recording-registry/complete-national-recording-registry-listing/

[filledeplage]

Good Vibes isn't on but the whole Pet Sounds album is. Here's the full list:
https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/recording-registry/complete-national-recording-registry-listing/

Thanks, Wrightfan, for the link to that very impressive list.    

[KDS]

There is an extremely glaring omission on that list. 

Not one song or album by the most important rock band in history - The Beatles. 

I was thinking it was because they were British, but Pink Floyd is on there for DSOTM. 

[You Kane, You Commanded, You Conquered]

There is an extremely glaring omission on that list.  

Not one song or album by the most important rock band in history - The Beatles.  

I was thinking it was because they were British, but Pink Floyd is on there for DSOTM.  

Sgt. Peppers is on there...

[KDS]

There is an extremely glaring omission on that list. 

Not one song or album by the most important rock band in history - The Beatles. 

I was thinking it was because they were British, but Pink Floyd is on there for DSOTM. 

Sgt, Peppers is on there...

Ah.  I sit corrected.   Funny, I scanned it three times and missed it each time. 

[If Mars had life on it...]

Piano Man is a fantastic album!

[Magic Transistor Radio]

Why isn't Summer in Paradise on there?   

[You Kane, You Commanded, You Conquered]

Why isn't Summer in Paradise on there?   

Hey now!