The Beach Boys’ classic record “Pet Sounds” has been certified double platinum by the RIAA and the boys celebrated at Capitol Records tower in Hollywood.
In addition to the double platinum honors for the album, the “Pet Sounds” singles “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “God Only Knows,” and “Sloop John B” are now 4x platinum, 2x platinum, and platinum, respectively.
At the Capitol Records event were founding Beach Boys members Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston who were joined by the families of Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, and Carl Wilson. The band that virtually created the surf sound in the 1960s was to be presented with plaques by UMe Chairman Bruce Resnikoff, commemorating “Pet Sounds” new multi-platinum status.
“Pet Sounds” was only considered a moderate commercial success upon its release, but it has since become the group’s signature record and surpassed two billion streams. In honor of its anniversary, The Beach Boys have partnered with the San Diego Zoo (where the iconic Pet Sounds cover was photographed in 1966) for a listening experience that pairs the full album with footage of the zoo’s animal residents.
Check out ‘Pet Sounds Full Album × San Diego Zoo Animals’ here: