Released in 1963, "Little Deuce Coupe" is the Beach Boys' fourth studio album and a pioneering rock concept record centered on hot rod culture. It reached No. 4 on the US charts and featured hits like the title track, "409," and "Shut Down".

The 2012 remaster features both mono and stereo mixes, with the former favored by Brian Wilson for its punchy, cohesive sound and the latter offering a wider, separated soundstage.