Finally a really good sounding LP pressing of Pet Sounds?

I'm also interested in that new release -- to echo bdp24 I hear nothing but good things about the CATP release of PS and would hope this could possibly be an even better pressing.

Is anyone interested in the "Vinylphyle" release that's coming out concurrently?  I don't know much about stereo releases of PS, but could this one be promising?  The AP 45RPM (Kevin Gray) is also highly regarded I hear?  Almost want to try all three releases -- two mono PS, two stereo PS (I'm just a stereo fan in general, across the board, to be honest).

@aleceiffel: The Vinylphyle pressing of Pet Sounds is using the 1966 tape as it's source, the 1-Step the 1972 tape. That's important, as is the 1-Step mastering (with the added factor of the mixing console being bypassed) and the vinyl compound being Neotech VR-900-D2.

@bdp24 Right, I was just using that as more of a case of comparison for the stereo mix, wondering if the Vinylphyle is worth it for the stereo over the AP 45 or some other release.

@aleceiffel:

Whether or nor to get the new Vinylphyle stereo/mono 2-LP set is also of interest to those already owning one of the other previous stereo LP’s, such as the one Capitol issued in 1999. I have a copy, but it’s still sealed.

As for the stereo Analogue Productions pressing, I don’t think the recorded sound quality of Pet Sounds warrants the 45 RPM version, the 33-1/3 is sufficient. I believe both the stereo and mono AP’s are out of print, but still available from Acoustic Sounds at somewhat higher than original prices. How the AP and upcoming Vinylphyle versions compare remains of course to be seen (or rather heard ).

@bdp24 

Eric, why don't you crack open your '99 Capitol?