| The Big Beat 1963 | ||||
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| Compilation album by various artists | ||||
| Released | December 17, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 1963 | |||
| Genre | Rock, surf rock, rock and roll | |||
| Length | 49:02 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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| Brian Wilson chronology | ||||
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| The Beach Boys chronology | ||||
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The Big Beat 1963 is a compilation album released on December 17, 2013, exclusively through digital distribution. It features selections of early demos and recordings made by Brian Wilson in the early 1960s with such acts as the Beach Boys and the Honeys.[1]
The compilation's release came as a result of revised European copyright laws, forcing some labels to publish unreleased archival material so that they will not lose their copyright.[1][2][3] None of the tracks contained within had been commercially released, although many had appeared on bootlegs.[4]
- ^ a b Gnerre, Sam (December 20, 2013). "Brian Wilson's early days chronicled on download-only 'The Big Beat 1963'". Daily Breeze.
- ^ Mason, Stewart (January 2, 2014). "CELEBRITY NEWS The Beatles, Brian Wilson, Motown and Copyright Law". Hollywood.
- ^ Kozinn, Allan (December 5, 2014). "Rare Dylan Recordings Set for Release in Copyright-Extension Bid". New York: ArtsBeat.
- ^ Uncut, 12th December 2013 - News, Early Brian Wilson recordings set for digital release