Brian Wilson’s California

Created in a strictly limited edition of 250, this museum-quality print is a rare collectible for devoted music fans, Brian Wilson admirers, and fine art collectors.

This image was originally commissioned for Brian Wilson's private memorial service. The tribute painting celebrates the life and music of one of America's greatest music visionaries. Sitting at his grand piano, Brian is surrounded by imagery from the places, albums, and moments that defined his legacy—from Capitol Records and the Hollywood Bowl to Laurel Canyon. Hints of Good Vibrations and Pet Sounds are just a few of the meaningful details that this commemorative artwork includes. Now, in celebration of Brian’s birthday, the Wilson family is proud to offer this Limited Edition print.

Click images below to view full-size

About the Artist:

This visual celebration of Brian’s life is the creative work of artist Michael Koelsch. He is a painter who has won numerous awards from the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts as well as other awards in Europe. He is in many private collections, some that include Mike Meyers and Wes Anderson. Apple TV, MNTN, Arsonal, GrandSonLA, Universal, Dreamworks are just a few of Michael’s major accounts. The Wilson family first met Michael in 2024 when they were looking for an artist to paint an image of “Brian and Santa” for their Christmas card. Though they found Michael through his NewYork Agency, they soon found out that he and his family live in Huntington Beach, California. It was serendipitous that he surfed and was already a Brian Wilson fan.

About the Printer:

To ensure that each Memorial print is of the highest quality, the Wilson family is working with The Icon. They have been a cornerstone for the art community for nearly three decades and the premier destination for film photography and museum-quality archival printing. ICON bridges the gap between artistic vision and physical execution, bringing precision and archival integrity to every project. Each image will be an archival pigment print on Epson Enhanced Matte Paper. Each will be the exact size as the original painting – 18”x24.” The Memorial print will be made to order and shipped with a Certification of Authenticity that is numbered and signed by the artist. There will be limited edition of 250. Each priced at $350 usd.

LEARN MORE & PURCHASE PRINT

Wishing Brian a happy and heavenly birthday. We invite you to view this video celebrating Brian’s life, created by directors Brent Wilson and George Dougherty, with graphics by David Calcano. They created this film for Brian's family and closest friends as they gathered to honor his remarkable life at his memorial last year. Now, this wonderful tribute is available for the world to see. Love and Mercy.

About the Film:
That was the question facing directors Brent Wilson and George Dougherty, with graphics by David Calcano, as they created a memorial film for Brian's family and closest friends as they gathered to honor his remarkable life.

From the outset, they understood they had been given an impossible task: to capture the beautiful soul of a man whose music helped shape our lives.

The longtime Brian collaborators poured through a treasure trove of photographs, filmed performances, and memories, hoping to capture just a sliver of his kindness, his humor, his vulnerability, and the remarkable gift he shared with the world through his music.

It was an extraordinary honor to help celebrate a life that brought beauty and comfort to millions. It's now an even greater honor to share this tribute with Brian's fans. Directed by Brent Wilson & George Dougherty. Graphics by David Calcano.

WATCH AND COMMENT ON YOUTUBE

The Life of Brian

Brian Douglas Wilson
June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025
Brian, we miss you and we love you

Brian Wilson’s legacy is one of profound innovation, emotional honesty, and enduring influence. As the creative force behind The Beach Boys, he redefined the sound of American pop music in the 1960s – crafting lush, harmonically rich songs that captured the innocence of youth, the beauty of California, and the complexities of the human spirit. Albums like Pet Sounds broke new ground in songwriting, production, and studio experimentation, inspiring generations of musicians from The Beatles to today’s most creative artists.

TIMELINE

LEGACY

Happy Birthday Pet Sounds!

In honor of its 60th anniversary, Pet Sounds was celebrated with a series of releases on May 15 via Capitol/UMe, including two distinct premium all-analog audiophile pressings. These include a 2LPVinylphyle Edition featuring the original album in both mono and stereo, and a high-end Definitive Sound Series Audiophile Edition presented in mono using the One Step process. A collectible Zoetrope vinyl edition with textured front cover is also be available.

TheBeachBoys_PetSounds_199957134811_Vinylphyle_ProductShot_2LP.jpg

TheBeachBoys_PetSoundsSessions_Highlights_199957236706_ProductShot.jpg

TheBeachBoys_PetSoundsSessions_Highlights_199957236768_ProductShot.jpg

MORE INFO & BUY TODAY

LANDMARK ALBUM CELEBRATED WITH AUDIOPHILE VINYL RELEASES, PET SOUNDS SESSIONS HIGHLIGHTS COLLECTIONS,
AND BEACH BOYS 5K & WELLNESS DAY
Los Angeles – March 24, 2026 – Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds redefined what an album could be upon its release on May 16, 1966, forever altering the course of popular music. Sixty years on, it remains as vital and influential as ever.
In honor of its 60th anniversary, Pet Sounds will be celebrated with a series of releases on May 15 via Capitol/UMe, including two distinct premium all-analog audiophile pressings. These include a 2LPVinylphyle Edition featuring the original album in both mono and stereo, and a high-end Definitive Sound Series Audiophile Edition presented in mono using the One Step process. A collectible Zoetrope vinyl edition with textured front cover will also be available.
Providing deeper insight into the making of the album, The Pet Sounds Sessions Highlights compiles standout material from the 1997 Grammy-nominated 4CD box set, The Pet Sounds Sessions, which documented the legendary 1965–66 recording sessions. The new collection features 25 alternate takes, a cappellas, and tracking sessions, all making their vinyl debut. Available as a 2CD set and across multiple 2LP configurations—including standard black vinyl and limited-edition splatter/color variants—each format includes new liner notes by longtime Beach Boys historian Howie Edelson, along with detailed sessionography. Currently unavailable for download and streaming, the full 90-track box set, The Pet Sounds Sessions, will be delivered to DSPs upon release.
Ahead of the release, The Beach Boys have released a three-track digital EP exploring their classic hit, “Sloop John B,” through a stunning a cappella version that isolates the vocal harmonies of Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and BruceJohnston, along with a fascinating alternative take featuring Carl in place of Brian on lead. The EP is capped off with the stereo mix.
The new audiophile pressings present Pet Sounds with the highest standards in sound and packaging, ranging from high-end to ultra high-end editions. The Vinylphyle Edition is pressed at RTI on 180-gram black vinyl and cut from the original mono and stereo analog tapes by Joe Nino-Hernes at Sterling Sound. The stereo mix, originally overseen by Brian Wilson and produced and engineered by Mark Linett in 1996 for ThePet Sounds Sessions box set, is included alongside the original mono album cut from the original 1966 assembled master reel. The release will have an initial pressing of 3,000 copies. The double LP features a beautiful gatefold tip-on jacket and 4-panel insert with new liner notes by Howie Edelson. Each Vinylphyle album release is mastered in all-analog from original sources when available by leading vinyl cutting engineers and pressed at Record Technology, Inc. (RTI) California. The series emphasizes consistent quality control across mastering, plating, pressing, and printing.
In addition, Interscope-Capitol’s Definitive Sound Series (DSS) edition presents Pet Sounds in its original mono configuration using the state-of-the-art One Step process, which eliminates multiple steps in the plating process and delivers the recording's intricate arrangements and vocal harmonies with remarkable clarity. Pressed at RTI on Neotech VR900 D2 180-gram vinyl, the AAA [All Analog Mastering] was cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering from rarely used circa-1972 original analog tapes. Limited to 6,000 individually numbered copies, the release draws from the early-1970s Brother Records pressing, long noted for its sound quality. Each copy includes a certificate of authenticity documenting the mastering, plating, and pressing process.
Breaking away from the surf rock that made them global stars, The Beach Boys’ 11th album in just four years marked a dramatic creative shift. Influenced by The Beatles’ Rubber Soul and Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound production, Brian Wilson set out to create what he called “a complete statement.” The result was a groundbreaking work that expanded the possibilities of recorded music through its innovative use of the studio, complex arrangements, and unconventional instrumentation—including theremin and found percussion.
Across its 13 tracks, Pet Sounds introduced a new level of emotional depth and musical sophistication, with intricate harmonies from Brian, Carl, Dennis, Mike, Al, and Bruce. The album’s influence extended immediately, inspiring The Beatles and producer George Martin during the creation of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and continues to shape artists and producers today.
While not widely appreciated upon release, six decades later Pet Sounds remains a defining work of modern music. It has consistently ranked at or near the top of critics’ and fans’ polls worldwide, including No. 1 on MOJO’s “Greatest Albums of All Time” list in 1995 and No. 2 on Rolling Stone’s 2020 “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” As Rolling Stone wrote, “With its vivid orchestration, lyrical ambition, elegant pacing, and thematic coherence, Pet Sounds invented—and in several senses perfected—the notion that an album could be more than the sum of its parts.”
PET SOUNDS TRACKLIST
Side 1
1. Wouldn't It Be Nice
2. You Still Believe In Me
3. That's Not Me
4. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)
5. I'm Waiting For The Day
6. Let's Go Away For Awhile
7. Sloop John B
Side 2
1. God Only Knows
2. I Know There's An Answer
3. Here Today
4. I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
5. Pet Sounds
6. Caroline, No
THE PET SOUNDS SESSIONS HIGHLIGHTS TRACKLIST
VINYL
Side One
1. Wouldn’t It Be Nice (Vocals Only)
2. You Still Believe In Me (Vocals Only)
3. I’m Waiting For The Day (Vocals Only)
4. Sloop John B. (Vocals Only)
5. God Only Knows (Vocals Only)
6. Here Today (Vocals Only)
7. I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times (Vocals Only)
 Side Two
1. Wouldn’t It Be Nice (Stereo Track and Backing Vocals)
2. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (Brian Wilson’s Instrumental Demo)
3. I'm Waiting For The Day (Mike Sings Lead)
4. Sloop John B. (Carl Sings First Verse)
5. God Only Knows (Sax Solo, Alternate Version)
6. Hang On To Your Ego (Alternate Mix)
7. Here Today (Alternate Version)
Side Three
1. Wouldn't It Be Nice (Highlights from Tracking Date)
2. Trombone Dixie (Highlights from Tracking Date)
3. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (Vocal Snippet)
4. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (Vocals Only)
5. That's Not Me (Highlights from Tracking Date)
6. Here Today (Stereo Backing Track)
 Side Four
1. I'm Waiting For The Day (Vocals Only)*
2. Caroline, No (Stereo Mix, Original Speed)
3. God Only Knows (Highlights from Tracking Date)
4. Good Vibrations (Highlights from Tracking Date)
5. Good Vibrations (Stereo Backing Track)
*Track is included on both LP1 and LP2
CD
Disc One
1. Wouldn’t It Be Nice (Vocals Only)
2. You Still Believe In Me (Vocals Only)
3. I’m Waiting For The Day (Vocals Only)
4. Sloop John B. (Vocals Only)
5. God Only Knows (Vocals Only)
6. Here Today (Vocals Only)
7. I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times (Vocals Only)
8. Wouldn’t It Be Nice (Stereo Track and Backing Vocals)
9. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (Brian Wilson’s Instrumental Demo)
10. I'm Waiting For The Day (Mike Sings Lead)
11. Sloop John B. (Carl Sings First Verse)
12. God Only Knows (Sax Solo, Alternate Version)
13. Hang On To Your Ego (Alternate Mix)
14. Here Today (Alternate Version)
Disc Two
1. Wouldn't It Be Nice (Highlights from Tracking Date)
2. Trombone Dixie (Highlights from Tracking Date)
3. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (Vocal Snippet)
4. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (Vocals Only)
5. That's Not Me (Highlights from Tracking Date)
6. Here Today (Stereo Backing Track)
7. I'm Waiting For The Day (Vocals Only)*
8. Caroline, No (Stereo Mix, Original Speed)
9. God Only Knows (Highlights from Tracking Date)
10. Good Vibrations (Highlights from Tracking Date)
11. Good Vibrations (Stereo Backing Track)
*Track is included on both Disc 1 and Disc 2
THE PET SOUNDS SESSIONS BOX SET DIGITAL TRACKLIST
Disc 1 – Stereo Mix + Sessions
1. Wouldn't It Be Nice
2. You Still Believe In Me
3. That's Not Me
4. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder
5. I'm Waiting For The Day
6. Let's Go Away For Awhile
7. Sloop John B
8. God Only Knows
9. I Know There's An Answer
10. Here Today
11. I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
12. Pet Sounds
13. Caroline, No
14. Sloop John B (Highlights From Tracking Date)
15. Sloop John B (Stereo Backing Track)
16. Trombone Dixie (Highlights From Tracking Date)
17. Trombone Dixie (Stereo Backing Track)
18. Pet Sounds (Highlights From Tracking Date)
19. Pet Sounds (Stereo Track Without Guitar Overdub)
20. Let's Go Away For Awhile (Highlights From Tracking Date)                
21. Let's Go Away For Awhile (Stereo Track Without String Overdub)
22. Wouldn't It Be Nice (Highlights From Tracking Date)             
23. Wouldn't It Be Nice (Stereo Backing Track)
24. Wouldn't It Be Nice (Stereo Track With Background Vocals)            
25. You Still Believe In Me (Intro-Session)            
26. You Still Believe In Me (Intro-Master Take)  
27. You Still Believe In Me (Highlights From Tracking Date)      
28. You Still Believe In Me (Stereo Backing Track)           
Disc 2 – Sessions Pt. 2
1. Caroline, No (Highlights From Tracking Date)            
2. Caroline, No (Stereo Backing Track)                 
3. Hang On To Your Ego (Highlights From Tracking Date)         
4. Hang On To Your Ego (Stereo Backing Track)              
5. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (Brian's Instrumental Demo)
6. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (Stereo Backing Track)            
7. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (String Overdub)
8. I Just Wasn't Made For These Times (Highlights From Tracking Date)                
9. I Just Wasn't Made For These Times (Stereo Backing Track)    
10. That's Not Me (Highlights From Tracking Date)
11. That's Not Me (Stereo Backing Track)     
12. Good Vibrations (Highlights From Tracking Date)           
13. Good Vibrations (Stereo Backing Track)
14. I'm Waiting For The Day (Highlights From Tracking Date)           
15. I'm Waiting For The Day (Stereo Backing Track)                
16. God Only Knows (Highlights From Tracking Date)          
17. God Only Knows (Stereo Backing Track)                
18. Here Today (Highlights From Tracking Date)      
19. Here Today (Stereo Backing Track)           
Disc 3 - Stack-O-Vocals
1. Wouldn't It Be Nice             
2. You Still Believe In Me       
3. That's Not Me         
4. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)        
5. I'm Waiting For The Day  
6. Sloop John B           
7. God Only Knows  
8. I Know There's An Answer               
9. Here Today                
10. I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
11. Caroline, No            
Disc 3 Continued - Alternate Versions  
1. Caroline, No (Promotional Spot #1)         
2. Wouldn't It Be Nice (Mix 3/3/66)
3. You Still Believe In Me (Mix 2/16/66)        
4. Don't Talk ... (Vocal Snippet)        
5. I'm Waiting For The Day (Mike Sings Lead) (Mix 3/12/66)            
6. Sloop John B (Carl Sings First Verse)       
7. God Only Knows (Sax Solo) (Mix 3/12/66)            
8. Hang On To Your Ego (Alternate Version)               
9. Here Today (Alternate Version)
10. I Just Wasn't Made For These Times (Alternate Version) 
11. Banana & Louie    
12. Caroline, No (Original Speed, Stereo Mix)           
13. Dog Barking Session (Outtakes) (Mix 3/22/66) 
14. Caroline, No (Promotional Spot #2)         
15. God Only Knows (With A Capella Tag) (Mix 3/12/66)    
16. Wouldn't It Be Nice (Alternate Version)
17. Sloop John B (Brian Sings Lead Throughout)     
18. God Only Knows (Brian Sings Lead) (Mix 3/22/66)
19. Caroline, No (Original Speed, Mono Mix)              
Disc 4 - The Original Mono Mix, Re-mastered In 1996
1. Wouldn't It Be Nice             
2. You Still Believe In Me       
3. That's Not Me
4. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)
5. I'm Waiting For The Day  
6. Let's Go Away For Awhile                
7. Sloop John B
8. God Only Knows  
9. I Know There's An Answer               
10. Here Today                
11. I Just Wasn't Made For These Times        
12. Pet Sounds               
13. Caroline, No

We Gotta Groove: The Brother Studio Years

New six-disc (3CD & 3LP) 73-track collection explores 1976-77 Brian Wilson-penned and produced sessions at Brother Studio through a trove of unheard outtakes, alternate mixes, instrumentals, demos, and more.

Includes newly remastered Love You album, unreleased songs from 15 Big Ones sessions, and the first official release of the mythical unreleased Adult/Child sessions.

This expansive compilation also includes extensive liner notes detailing the Brother Studio era, along with beautiful, never-before-seen photos.

SORRY – SOLD OUT

Brian Wilson On Tour 1997–2007

After the triumph of Brian legendary Roxy Theatre shows in 2000, he and his stellar band took that magic around the globe – and this collection captures the rare gems along the way. From Carnegie Hall and Chicago to London’s Royal Festival Hall and UCLA’s Royce Hall, these performances showcase Wilson at his most inspired, reimagining classics and unveiling deep cuts with warmth and precision. Spanning 1999 to 2007, this live set bridges eras – a rare chance to experience Brian’s golden creative run beyond The Roxy.

DISCOGS

EBAY

Live at the Roxy Theatre: 25th Anniversary Edition

Available on LP, CD & Digital!

On April 7 and 8, 2025 marked the 25th anniversary of Brian’s legendary performances at the Roxy Theatre on the iconic Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California. Over two unforgettable nights, Brian and his incredible band brought to life his ingenious arrangements and signature harmonies, performing nearly thirty songs – including timeless Beach Boys classics, four of Brian’s solo tracks, and his personal favorite, “Be My Baby.” The remastered 25th Anniversary edition is available in a deluxe 3-LP vinyl boxset, expanded 2-CD edition and on all streaming services.

MORE INFO & BUY

I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times

Now Available on Translucent Vinyl

I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times is the 1995 album that served as the soundtrack to the acclaimed documentary of the same name, which chronicled Brian's life and legendary career. The documentary was directed by Don Was. The album consists of Brian covering some Beach Boys classics like, “Caroline, No” (Pet Sounds), “Do It Again” (20/20), “The Warmth of the Sun” (Shut Down, Vol. 2) and “Let the Wind Blow” (Wild Honey). The album was co-produced by Don Was and Brian Wilson.