Background
Overseen by producer Brian Wilson, the set includes a new stereo mix of Pet Sounds by engineer Mark Linett. These new mixes would also be made available on the 1999 and 2001 re-issues of the regular album. The Pet Sounds Sessions was nominated for "Best Historical Album" at the Grammy Awards of 1999.
The stereo mix of the album contains some notable differences from the original mono mix. Among them, alternate vocal parts used for the bridge of "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and the end of "God Only Knows" due to the original tracks no longer existing. "You Still Believe in Me" also features a single tracked vocal instead of the doubled vocal of the original due to a missing tape. Other differences are also noted in the booklet.
There was a minor controversy regarding a significant 18-month delay in the release of the box set (originally planned for May 1996 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the album's original issue). Reportedly, Mike Love was dissatisfied with the accompanying essays that undermined his involvement in the album's making.
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