While the consensus deems Pet Sounds to be The Beach Boys' greatest achievement, I derive much more joy from this 1971 release. Issued when the band was considered so unhip as to be beyond redemption, it featured Bruce Johnston's heartbreakingly gorgeous 'Disney Girls (1957),' famously covered by Art Garfunkel, 'Long Promised Road,' 'Til I Die,' 'Feel Flows' and the luscious title track. Surf's Up restored the band's credibility, despite Brian Wilson not dominating the proceedings. It sounds equally glorious on SACD. It was recorded for surround sound, to be heard via a Dynaco Quadaptor. Pity Analogue Productiions  didn't  issue that mix, too!" — Sound Quality = 91% - Ken Kessler, HiFi News, "Years Best" Yearbook 2017

 

The Beach Boys “Surf’s Up” is an accomplished set of songs and worthy of a high standing in the upper echelon of their album releases. The sonics may be a little short of the best in high quality audio but it is still embodies a level of excellence in production. A sterling SACD release. Sound 4.5/5 HRaudio Review

 

The ultimate pressings of the Beach Boys discography from Analogue Productions!

 

Stereo mixes produced by Mark Linett and Alan Boyd / Mixed by Mark Linett

 

Audio production — Mark Linett / For Brother Records — Elliott Lott

 

Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio,  from the original master tapes 

 

Hybrid Stereo SACD plays in both CD and SACD players, as well as all SACD-compatible DVD players