Now Available: The Monkees, The Monkees: Super Deluxe Edition

Sometimes we write posts because we think you’ll enjoy reading them, other times we write posts simply because we think they’re important, but this is one which feels at least a little bit superfluous, if only because the people to whom this release would likely be the most important have probably already ordered it. Nonetheless, we have a duty to perform, and perform it we will, so here goes:

Hey, hey, the Super Deluxe Edition of the Monkees’ self-titled debut album is finally here!

See what we mean? We know that you diehard Monkees fans already knew this day was coming, so it seems unlikely that you’d really need a reminder for a date that you’ve no doubt had circled on your calendar for quite some time.

Still, just in case you’re not one of those fans but you still like the group, or if perhaps you’ve got a family member or loved one who loves the Monkees and you think this might be something they’d like to receive as a holiday gift, here’s the rundown on what this three-disc, 100-track set includes:

• The Monkees in mono
• The Monkees in stereo
• 45 previously-unreleased tracks, including outtakes, rarities, demos, and more
• Solo recordings from Davy Jones and Michael Nesmith
• A full-color booklet featuring an essay and liner notes from our old pal – and noted Monkees historian – Andrew Sandoval

And just in case you’re really, really out of the loop and want to make absolutely sure you’re buying the right thing, let us clarify: this is the album that features the band’s theme song, “I Wanna Be Free,” and “Last Train to Clarksville.” Not that you wouldn’t know other tracks as well – perhaps title likes “Take a Giant Step,” “Papa Gene’s Blues,” and “Saturday’s Child” ring a bell – but those first three we mentioned are the biggies that people tend to identify as the most recognizable performances.

Of course, for the full track listing, you can check out our initial piece about the set, but we just wanted to make absolutely, positively sure that you knew that The Monkees’ The Monkees: Super Deluxe Edition is here, it’s ready for you to purchase, and there are only 4,000 copies. In closing, if you’re serious about wanting one for yourself, you probably should go ahead and get your order in now, because not that we wouldn’t understand your reaction if you miss out, but we really hate to hear grown-ups cry.