Rhino reveals full contents of limited edition Blu-ray box set; Release date moved from January 29 to April 29

1/12/2016

*UPDATE: APRIL 14, 2016*
Rhino has announced a second delay regarding The Monkees' Blu-ray package, which now has a release date of June 27, 2016.

In an email this evening from Monkees.com, the following information regarding the upcoming release, The Monkees - The Complete Series on Blu-ray, was provided:

Full contents of THE MONKEES - THE COMPLETE SERIES
on Blu-ray revealed!

All 58 episodes, newly remastered in stunning HD from the original negatives for the very first time, plus the 1969 TV Special "33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee"

Bonus material featuring commentaries from all four Monkees, original Kellogg's Monkees commercials, and more

The 1968 Monkees film "HEAD" in HD with never-before-seen outtakes

Unique packaging including a 7" featuring "Star Collector" b/w "Goin' Down" in unique TV mono mixes

Strictly limited to 10,000 individually numbered sets

Only available at Monkees.com

We're excited to reveal the contents of this long-awaited collection. But first, check out the fantastic packaging - a lenticular 3-D cover mount that "moves" as you tilt it!

Discs 1-7

All 58 original, uncut episodes of THE MONKEES, remastered in HD from the original film negatives
Audio commentary from all four Monkees

NEW audio commentary from Micky Dolenz, Rodney Bingenheimer and
"Monkee Girl" Valerie Kairys Venet

Alternate "Saturday morning rerun" versions of 10 episodes with alternate songs and mixes

All in the original glorious mono direct from the film audio mags

Disc 8

The 1968 movie HEAD, in HD

Optional DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround soundtrack

Audio commentary from all four Monkees

Disc 9

The 1969 NBC television special 33 1/3 REVOLUTIONS PER MONKEE, restored from
newly discovered video elements

Audio commentary from Micky Dolenz

Disc 10 - BONUS DISC, AVAILABLE IN THIS STRICTLY LIMITED EDITION ONLY!

Original screen tests

Original TV commercial spots featuring The Monkees

Newly discovered outtakes from THE MONKEES TV series

Newly discovered color promo film for "Randy Scouse Git" created for TOP OF THE POPS and unseen since its original airing

Never-before-seen backstage footage of The Monkees at the 1967 Emmy Awards

Newly discovered outtakes from the movie HEAD

Newly discovered outtakes from the TV special 33 1/3 REVOLUTIONS PER MONKEE

The Monkees on THE JOHNNY CASH SHOW in 1969, including "Nine Times Blue" and "Everybody Loves A Nut (with Johnny Cash)"

The Monkees on THE GLEN CAMPBELL GOODTIME HOUR in 1969, including a medley of "Last Train to Clarksville/I'm A Believer/Salesman" and a performance of "Tear Drop City"

The Monkees on ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN in 1969

Davy Jones performing "Someday Man" from the 1969 TV special MUSIC BAG,
unseen since its original airing

Newly restored color promo film for "Oh My My"

As you can see, we've been working up to the last minute to make this the most spectacular collection possible for fans. As a result, we reluctantly have to move our release date a few weeks back, to April 29. We realize this is disappointing, but we want to ensure this is release is up to Rhino's highest standards. And believe us, it will be worth the wait!

This collection is strictly limited to 10,000 individually numbered boxes and once those are sold out, this edition and bonus disc will never be available again. Don't miss out - pre-order your copy now!

11 Comments

El Lammy

1/13/2016 09:02:03

Big blow to 50th anniversary. This set was the start of the celebrations and has been hyped beyond belief. No doubt we all are grateful for the incredible effort that has gone into this stunning boxset but if there's going to be a 3 month delay then that bad news should be softened by some positivity such as the remaining Monkees release schedule for this 50th year which one would hope to include the remaining 3 audio boxsets, a cheeky, much requested re-release of the Headquarters sessions or other audio/visual goodies.

Mel

1/13/2016 19:08:17

Go El Lammy! I agree. And weeks? C'mon. We can all count! I'm glad they're offering more stuff, but ya, if ya spent months hyping for Christmas then delay the product you're losing momentum. And tour you guys!

B. Sherman

1/13/2016 22:09:40

A nice gesture would be for Rhino to give a free cereal box record to everyone who pre-ordered the Blu-ray set, hehe.

Mr. Babbit

1/14/2016 00:36:32

Whiners!!!! I NEED MY SATISFACTION NOW!!!! Gimme a break. This stuff takes time. The masses would much rather that this be done right than rushed. Either way folks like those above would cry wither way. Here comes the WHAAAAAaammmmbulance!

JJ Lloyd

1/14/2016 12:57:51

Yes. How dare anyone express their disappointment. Thank you for being an island of maturity in a sea of emotional turmoil. We are all in your debt.

Brian

1/14/2016 19:44:28

Awesome looking set! I'm digging those outtakes, BIG TIME!! Johnny Cash.... I wonder how good 33 1/3 will look restored from newly discovered elements? This is going to be great!

Kamdan

1/15/2016 11:31:03

Don't see the original pilot listed here Brian Augen's commentary for Revolutions. Thought the commentary for Head wouldn't be on it either.

1/15/2016 16:47:59

I'm fine with the delay, and I know the finished product will be great. It's the timing of the delay announcement that's a little weird. Two weeks before scheduled release you realize you're gonna need another three months? Doesn't sound right.

Tim

1/17/2016 02:34:23

What about "Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees," the 1997 TV special? Couldn't you guys get the rights to that one?

Monkees Live Almanac

1/17/2016 10:36:32

Hi Tim,

The three Monkees and Davy's estate own the rights to the 1997 TV special. Check out the link below...there's more information under the "In the Works" section:

http://www.monkeesconcerts.com/blog/sandoval-and-hughes-analyze-upcoming-monkees-blu-ray-set

MarCe

2/9/2016 12:57:17

Only in english? Thanks