Way back in 1966–67 the legendary Brian Wilson was hard at work on the follow-up to the phenomenal Pet Sounds. Smile was, however, shelved amid infighting, nervous breakdowns, drug abuse, and probably various other reasons. For the past 40-odd years, it has become somewhat of a bootleg holy grail. Several years ago Brian released a re-recorded version, but now Capitol is releasing Smile in all its glory and in several formats – double CD, double LP, limited edition box set. Rightly regarded by the rock aficionados at Rolling Stone as ‘the most famous unfinished album in rock & roll history’, every home should have one!

Melissa Whebell is from Readings Hawthorn