The Beach Boys: “Carl and the Passions – So Tough”/“Pet Sounds” (Brother/ Reprise). If you’re a Beach Boys freak you already own “Pet Sounds,” although not in its pristine mono form, except that if you’re a Beach Boys freak you’ve already grabbed this, poor soul. If you’re not a Beach Boys freak, “Pet Sounds” is still available on Capitol (in its sullied duophonic form) in a threerecord boxed “Beach Boys Deluxe Set.” It will cost more, but the difference may be worth it, because at least one side of the new material here is almost totally unlistenable. The other side has a nice Brian Wilson ouevre called “Marcella” and a funny gospel song for the Maharishi, but it ain’t so hot either. C plus.

Chuck Berry: “The London Chuck Berry Sessions” (Chess). Though his back-up for this promotion was less than stellar, Chuck Berry finally has an L.P. on the charts, which is certainly overdue recognition for the number one genius in rock and roll history. Only trouble is, the record is lousy. The live side is Chuck' at his hoarsest, and “My Ding-a-Ling” isn’t even funny the first time. The studio side is pure filler. Buy “Chuck Berry’s Golden Decade,” “More Chuck Berry,” “Chuck Berry’s On Top,” “SJ. Louis to Liverpool,” even “Back Home.” This doesn’t do him justice. C minus.