Beach Boys Pet Sounds by Analogue Productions


OK, so I was banned from the S. Hoffman site for saying I had a sibilance on my mono copy of AP Pet Sounds.  I described that it had very lush mids and strong bass but was confused by the sibilance.  So, I made a post asking people if there may be a problem with playback of mono through my stereo setup and...mentioned Pet Sounds! (had no idea there was a psycho lurking).  I also asked if anyone else had been experiencing this because I wasn't getting it on other LPs.   Long story short, after a couple of informative responses from normal people, Hoffman makes a very angry post that completely trashes me and hurls some generic insults.  I gave it back to him because it was just so infantile of a response that I couldn't resist.  I just instantly lost respect I guess.  After a few back and forths, I sent a personal message asking that my account be deleted.  Instead he banned me, and of course the thread was deleted, just like every other thread about Pet Sounds with any real content.  Even though I'm banned, it looks like I'm still listed as an active member, I assume so that it's not obvious to other members that he got mad and banned someone for not praising his work.  Unbelievable.  

Long story short, the responses I got before the host got involved were positive, stating that others were not experiencing the sibilance that I was.  What was weirder was that I had already stated that I was thinking that it was either my system or unique to the LP I received.  Anyway, I was hoping it was safe to talk about this LP here...or does he control this site too?   Hope not!
jokerman1226
I've been on SH forums..... always hated it.

I have a mono Pet Sounds (DCC). I have never had any of your issues with it. In fact, it sounds VERY GOOD!

I'm with qdrone as far as you must have another issue.

Good luck and don't ever go back to the SH forums!
Jokerman I agree with you 100%. I have the 40th anniversary of Pet Sounds in mono and stereo. It sounded bad and replaced it with the Analogue Productions version in 45rpm mono. Sounds horrible too. Using Ortofon 2m mono se cartridge. Always put on my Cole After Midnight LP on my system to make sure everything is ok with the system. That and the mofi Dylan’s sound great . Surprised to hear this after listening to AP release of Surfer Girl which sounds amazing.
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The Pet Sounds album wasn't recorded very well (sonically) to begin with. Veiled, weak bass, muted highs, etc. It doesn't matter which pressing you get, they all sound that way. Now, the Surfer Girl album, that's a different story! All the early "Stereo" Beach Boy albums (up through and including Wild Honey, a REALLY poorly recorded album) are actually Capitol Records' "Duophonic" (electronically reprocessed Mono)---due to Brian Wilson being almost deaf in one ear, he mixed to Mono on one speaker---except, for some reason, Surfer Girl. Clean, crisp sound too.