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Los Angeles, CA — Oglio Records is proud to announce the 25th anniversary reissue of Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre, available November 7, 2025, on 3LP Box Set, 2CD Set, and Digital. This marks the first time the landmark live album will be available on vinyl.
Recorded across two unforgettable, sold-out nights in April 2000 at West Hollywood’s legendary Roxy Theatre, the album captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment: Brian Wilson, the genius co-founder of the Beach Boys, stepping onto a Sunset Strip stage for the first time in three decades.
Originally released in 2000, Live at the Roxy Theatre was Brian’s first-ever live solo album, showcasing the magic of his timeless catalog performed in an intimate setting. Backed by his stellar ten-piece band, including the five-member group the Wondermints, Wilson delivered beloved Beach Boys classics like “California Girls,” “Surfer Girl,” “I Get Around,” and “Good Vibrations” alongside two new originals—“The First Time” and “This Isn’t Love.”
The new reissue not only revisits that landmark moment—it greatly expands upon it, with newly unearthed performances and tour recordings, as well as a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of Brian reflecting on the making of the record, broadening the scope of this historic era in Wilson’s return to the stage.
The reissue arrives with new liner notes by acclaimed writer and longtime Wilson collaborator David Leaf, who places these historic concerts in the wider arc of Brian’s remarkable late-career resurgence. Leaf recalls in his 2000 notes that the Roxy shows drew fans from across the globe—“It was like a Star Trek convention but with Hawaiian shirts instead of Spock ears”—and that the room itself was filled with both ecstatic diehards and stars like Patti Smith, Lindsey Buckingham, Jon Bon Jovi, and Bette Midler, all eager to witness Brian’s triumphant return to the stage.
In his newly written 2025 reflections, Leaf adds:
“When I wrote the liner notes for the original Live at the Roxy CD, I closed by saying ‘It doesn’t get any better.’ How wrong I was. Those nights on the Sunset Strip turned out to be the beginning of Brian’s great second act—a run of miracles that gave us Pet Sounds Live, SMiLE, That Lucky Old Sun, and more. Looking back now, it’s clear: the Roxy was where Brian’s rebirth as a performer truly came alive.”
Oglio Records founder Carl Caprioglio reflects:
“When Oglio first released Live at the Roxy Theatre in 2001, I could never have imagined the role this album would play in honoring Brian’s extraordinary legacy. With Brian’s passing this year, this 25th Anniversary Edition is not just a reissue — it’s a heartfelt tribute to his artistry, his kindness, and the timeless music he shared with us.”
Watch a teaser video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hUxKMJpVxE
Formats
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Original CD (2000, 28 tracks)
The original version, as first sold at Brian’s concerts, featuring the historic Roxy performances.
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Oglio 2001 CD (31 tracks)
Expanded to include bonus tracks “Sloop John B” and “Barbara Ann,” plus an interview segment with Brian.
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Oglio 2025 Digital & Streaming Edition (34 tracks)
Adds three newly remastered bonus performances: “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Help Me, Rhonda,” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.”
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Oglio 2025 25th Anniversary 3LP Box Set (35 tracks)
Available on vinyl for the very first time, this deluxe multi-LP set recreates the full weekend setlist across beautifully pressed records, including two On Tour bonus tracks: “Soul Searchin’” and “Southern California.”
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Oglio 2025 25th Anniversary 2CD Set (40 tracks)
The most comprehensive version ever released, with the complete Roxy concerts plus additional On Tour bonus recordings, including “Let It Shine,” “Drive-In,” “Soul Searchin’,” “Southern California,” and “Johnny B. Goode.”
Pre-Order Links:
Linktree
U.S. Amazon -
2xCD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ759T8V
3xLP -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ7DT4D2
Indie Retail - https://recordstoreday.com/UPC/790058210116
Amoeba Records- https://www.amoeba.com/live-at-the-roxy-theatre-white-red-blue-splatter-vinyl-lp-brian-wilson/albums/4457460/
Oglio Store at Bandwear
CD- https://shop.bandwear.com/collections/oglio-records-shop/products/ogl050
LP- https://shop.bandwear.com/collections/oglio-records-shop/products/ogl051
Digi- https://shop.bandwear.com/collections/oglio-records-shop/products/ogl052
Highlights
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Beloved classics (“California Girls,” “In My Room,” “God Only Knows”)
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Brian’s originals (“The First Time,” “This Isn’t Love”)
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Covers and rarities (“Be My Baby,” “Add Some Music to Your Day”)
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Bonus tracks ranging from Beach Boys standards (“Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Sloop John B,” “Barbara Ann”) to late-career gems (“Soul Searchin’,” “Southern California”)
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Brian’s reflections on making the album
For fans, the Live at the Roxy Theatre album remains both a souvenir of an unforgettable weekend and a powerful document of an artist reclaiming his legacy on his own terms. The 25th anniversary reissue reaffirms its place as a landmark moment in rock and roll history.
Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre (25th Anniversary Edition)
Available November 7, 2025 via Oglio Records
Formats: 3LP Box Set | 2CD Set | Digital
Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre Album Credits:
Executive Producer: Carl Caprioglio
Re-release Produced by: Carl Caprioglio & Mark Linett
Recorded & Mixed by: Mark Linett
Art Direction/Package Design: Mark London
Photography: Robert Matheu, Paul Natkin
Management: Jean Sievers at Beachwood Entertainment Collective
About Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson remains one of rock’s most distinguished artists and among the most influential pop composers of all time. As co-founder, producer, and creative visionary behind the Beach Boys, Wilson shaped an era with classics such as “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “God Only Knows,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “Good Vibrations.” His work continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans worldwide.
On June 11, 2025, Brian Wilson passed away at the age of 82. His legacy endures not only in the timeless songs he created but also in the joy and inspiration he brought to millions around the globe.
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