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Rare Brian Wilson Live Recordings from 1999-2007 to Be Released on Vinyl
The exclusive Record Store Day album captures Wilson's acclaimed touring performances at iconic venues.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Rare live recordings of Brian Wilson performing between 1999 and 2007 will be released on vinyl exclusively for Record Store Day 2026. The album, titled "On Tour 1999-2007", features Wilson and his touring band playing at venues like Carnegie Hall, Royal Festival Hall, and UCLA's Royce Hall. The recordings document Wilson reimagining Beach Boys classics and solo material with renewed warmth and depth during a creatively vibrant period of his later career.
Why it matters
This release offers a rare, carefully curated look into Brian Wilson's post-millennium touring legacy, capturing a creative run that bridged generations and eras in the format of a limited-edition vinyl album available only at independent record stores. It serves as a companion to last year's "Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre (25th Anniversary Edition)", further tracing the evolution of Wilson's live performances following his acclaimed return to the stage in 2000.
The details
The "On Tour 1999-2007" album spans performances recorded between 1999 and 2007, drawing from shows at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall in New York, London's Royal Festival Hall, UCLA's Royce Hall, the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, CenterStaging in Burbank, and Chicago. The recordings document Wilson reimagining beloved Beach Boys classics alongside solo material and personal favorites with his acclaimed touring ensemble, including longtime collaborators Darian Sahanaja, Jeff Foskett, Probyn Gregory, Scott Bennett, Nick Walusko, and Paul Mertens.
- The album will be released exclusively for Record Store Day on April 18, 2026.
- The recordings were captured at shows between 1999 and 2007.
The players
Brian Wilson
A founding member of the Beach Boys and acclaimed solo artist known for his innovative songwriting and production.
Darian Sahanaja
A longtime collaborator of Brian Wilson who has been part of his acclaimed touring ensemble.
Mark Linett
A longtime collaborator of Brian Wilson who produced the "On Tour 1999-2007" album.
What’s next
The album "On Tour 1999-2007" will be available exclusively on vinyl at independent record stores worldwide for Record Store Day on April 18, 2026.
The takeaway
This release provides a unique opportunity for fans to experience Brian Wilson's acclaimed live performances from the later stages of his career, capturing the power and intimacy of his touring ensemble as they reimagined classics and solo material with renewed depth and emotion.
