Question Regarding: Pet Sounds Sessions Box (1997) vs. Pet Sounds 50th Box (2016

[The Heartical Don]

Dear friends and fans -

I happen to have the 1997 boxed set (who here doesn't?) and am contemplating buying the 2016 set. Now, I need some advice, taking into account that:

(1) I am not particularly interested in live versions of numerous PS tracks;

(2) the Blu-Ray disk is not a decisive purchasing argument for me;

(3) so I am left with points like pure sound issues, and questions like: does the newer box have unique and hitherto unreleased session tracks and suchlike, to ponder before making my decision?

Thanks in advance, Lt. Columbo The Heartical Don.

[Mooger Fooger]

I was like you in that I wasn't sure the need to buy it, but two things convinced me otherwise. The semi-complete Good Vibrations, and the CATP master of Pet Sounds. It is to my ears, the best sounding version of Pet Sounds I have. I o not regret the purchase at all. The live tracks are a nice bonus.

[joshferrell]

I was like you in that I wasn't sure the need to buy it, but two things convinced me otherwise. The semi-complete Good Vibrations, and the CATP master of Pet Sounds. It is to my ears, the best sounding version of Pet Sounds I have. I o not regret the purchase at all. The live tracks are a nice bonus.

wait i didn't know they used that master for the new release..

[bringahorseinhere?]

I have not bought the new release, I'm pretty darn happy with the 97' box, while the CATP mix of Pet Sounds
is probably more pleasing, but I have that with the 50th vinyl release.
You'd probably be better off with the 2CD version, that way you'll have Carl's mix, and the bonus songs also 

[joshferrell]

I'm confused...so if I go buy the new 2 cd disc set I will have the C&TP Version of "Pet Sounds" (I'm assuming the mono mix)?

[bringahorseinhere?]

yup! and the bonus live tracks as well.
it's actually a better deal, if you already have the 97' box set.
IMHO 

[joshferrell]

yup! and the bonus live tracks as well.
it's actually a better deal, if you already have the 97' box set.
IMHO 

wow..nice....thanks.... will have to get it now..

[bringahorseinhere?]

there are a couple of pieces new to the new boxset, while they are great, I don't believe it is worth
purchasing the whole lot again for a couple of pieces, especially when you can download them if
you like them.  Even AGD settled on the 2Cd set 

[The Heartical Don]

yup! and the bonus live tracks as well.
it's actually a better deal, if you already have the 97' box set.
IMHO 

Thanks! As all of us know, each new serious BBs re-release is soooooo tempting - but on the other and, I still can't print my own money, despite all fine technology in 2016.

Moreover, I happen to have the CATP mix on vinyl, and that is a joy to listen to.

I think I know what I'll wil do...

Oh, before I forget: cheers to everyone who replied to my opening post!

[Eric Aniversario]

This year has been so weird for me that I forgot there was a 2016 PS boxed set, and I own it, along with the 96 one.