Vote now for expanded deluxe vinyl edition of Monkees' debut album (UPDATE x3: Shipping date pushed back to July 2021)

9/12/2020

Monkees fans have the opportunity to vote for the group's multi-platinum #1 debut album to be issued as an expanded deluxe edition double LP featuring previously unreleased songs and mixes, courtesy of Run Out Groove, a vinyl only label that, according to its website, "caters specifically to music fanatics, pressing limited edition titles made by music fans for music fans."

Run Out Groove provided more details about the proposed release, noting that Monkees producer and archivist Andrew Sandoval would be a part of the project:

[Mastering engineer] Kevin Grey and Andrew Sandoval would cut lacquers for the original album from the analog stereo tapes for the first time since original release in 1966!

Would include a second LP of bonus tracks: 2 previously unissued songs and 2 new mixes exclusive to this set. All tracks making their vinyl debut in these mixes

Would be pressed on 2-180g records, come in a deluxe tip-on style gatefold jacket and feature never-before-seen photos and new liner notes by Monkees historian and manager, Andrew Sandoval

Would be limited and individually numbered based on pre-orders

Proposed Track Listing:

VOTE FOR THE MONKEES!

UPDATE 10/10/2020:

The Monkees won the vote for Run Out Groove's latest promotion, and just like that, an exclusive transparent yellow color vinyl has sold out!

But good news! Fans can still order the black vinyl edition, which features the same packaging and content, through November 9, 2020.

UPDATE 3/23/2021: SHIPPING DATE CONFIRMED

The Monkees’ "THE MONKEES" deluxe 2LP from Run Out Groove is now shipping on June 18. This applies to both the yellow vinyl web exclusive and the standard black edition. Specific questions about an order can be directed to runoutgroove@wmgcustomerservice.com pic.twitter.com/k9CzSkzPCT
— The Monkees (@TheMonkees) March 23, 2021

UPDATE 6/14/2021: SHIPPING DATE PUSHED BACK

SHIPPING UPDATE: if you ordered either the limited yellow vinyl exclusive edition or the black vinyl edition of #TheMonkees self-titled debut from @RunOutGrooveLPs, records are shipping July 9. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and support. #MonkeesMania pic.twitter.com/irZK2kyBfV
— The Monkees (@TheMonkees) June 14, 2021

21 Comments

Vickylee

9/12/2020 21:40:18

I love monkees

Steve

9/12/2020 21:54:13

I'm all for this and will support anything with Sandoval's stamp. But where are the super deluxe edition box sets for "Headquarters" and "Pisces"???

scott catton

9/14/2020 11:39:19

YES,Indeed!!!

Janet

9/12/2020 23:32:15

Thanks for this update as i had not seen anything about this. And i agree with Steve above. I like the idea that this album would get a vinyl deluxe treatment, but nothing beats Rhino and Andrew's work on the Monkees. We need the huge box sets for HQs and Pisces!

John

10/11/2020 16:13:08

Pisces, Yes!

Peter Cunningham

9/13/2020 03:47:05

yes i agree with the two above comments head quarter and pisces and the live dvd of the live concert come on rhino

mary

9/13/2020 10:19:22

This is something, but not what I had in mind. Along the lines of the rest of you, Pisces box CD box set then maybe Headquarters. I just don't get into collecting vinyl all that much. Oh well better than Zip for us die-hard fans.

Rhino Records

9/16/2020 16:12:51

Hey, Mary (Mary) --

So sorry this is not what you had in mind! Please us your suggestions to us at info@rhino.com and we will execute each and every one of your ideas!

Yours truly --

Rocky Rhino

Scott Erickson

10/10/2020 22:22:16

What we want is less garbage like "Summer of Love" and "Christmas Party Plus" and the "Headquarters" and "PACJ" Super Deluxe Box sets!

By the way, who did the vinyl transfer of the 1976 of "Christmas Is My Time Of Year" for "Christmas Party Plus"? It sounds like crap!

10/11/2020 10:35:21

I must append my comment. I meant to say that instead of less garbage like "Summer of Love" and "Christmas Party Plus", what we really want, is for Warner/Rhino to finish what they started, and FINALLY release the Super Deluxe Edition box sets for HQ and PACJ

Tom B

9/13/2020 13:30:26

Agree! I would like the remainder of the hand made sets. But I am intrigued by this vinyl offering. Sounds good to me!

JJ Lloyd

9/13/2020 20:13:05

The only vinyl I'm interested in would be double LPs for Missing Links 2 and 3. And someone needs to get crackin' on super deluxe boxes for Headquarters and Pisces already!

9/14/2020 11:41:34

A great idea! Yes,please get to work on it! :).Put me down on the order list...Yes,anxiously awaiting the Headquarters & Pisces deluxe box sets!

Texas prairie chicken saver

9/16/2020 20:38:23

Amazing! I love vinyl and any time anything Monkees is on vinyl it's a good day (hey when it's Monkees anything it's a good day). Also agree with the super deluxe edition for Headquarters and Pisces. Peace and remember save the Texas prairie chicken!

Donald Jack

10/9/2020 12:52:48

Awesome to see that Monkees won the vote! I just ordered my copies and can't wait to see the finished product!

Pavel Sof

10/14/2020 23:52:00

Ordered but now waiting for SDEs of PCA&J and Headquarters. Announce them already!

carol

4/4/2021 19:38:06

I'm glad The Monkees won .Thank you for the update I am still waiting to. get my albums and I can't wait thanks

Robbie Blackmon

7/22/2021 01:11:37

Not thrilled. Got 2 warped discs, dinged corners and split top seam. Don’t think I’ll try for any more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOlsnp253w8

7/22/2021 12:54:25

Well that is unfortunate. I feel bad for you!

I don’t think any of us thought about that aspect when we ordered last October!

I keep watching mine (nope don’t have it yet) on the shipping site and it seems to be going no where. But trucks sitting in 90+ degree heat is horrible for vinyl records.

This shipping service they used (mail innovations) is NOT performing well at all. I have complained to ROG that this is NOT a good delivery experience.

Making me question whether I should’ve ordered the green one 🙄

Mr Zero

7/22/2021 20:02:16

Haven’t got mine either. When I check, it says “Mail Innocations is not a day definite service....” seriously? Huh?

We’ll get it there ........ eventually (hopefully) Thanks a lot ROG!!!

Tom B.

7/23/2021 18:44:43

Okay mine finally arrived today. Looked okay on the outside box. The record seemed fine on the outside but unnoticed the tell-tale urge to the package. While not bad - the LP definitely is warped from the heat. Not as bad as the guy who posted the video - but warped. Too bad.