The Monkees' Instant Replay - Rhino Handmade deluxe boxed set

Well, now that it's official, here's a thread to converse about the new boxed set (with no polls getting in the way).

Order yours here: http://www.rhino.com/shop/product/the-monkees-instant-replay-deluxe-edition

 

Thanks! Just placed my order! Can't wait!


Samples are all screwed up. Grrr!

 

A few questions to get us started:

1. The UK mono mix of "While I Cry" is longer than the standard album version. If you have heard it, what can you tell us about it, and what makes for the longer duration of the song?

2. Very interested in hearing the alt mix of "Someday Man." I believe this was played on one of Andrew Sandoval's podcasts (which I missed). Is this mix much different?

3. The notes on Rhino's site discusses a stereo mix of "Don't Wait For Me" (Disc 1, Track 25). How is this different from the album version?

4. Also interested in the alternate vocal take on "A Man Without a Dream." Have we heard this before?

 

It's a three-minute song. The UK mono mix is not longer. (Rhino's site is wrong when it claims the standard "While I Cry" to be 2:34. It clocks in at three minutes on the mid-90's CD.)

 

Neither do I. (But, I have iTunes which makes looking up song info really quick and easy. Couldn't have answered your question without it.)

 

Someday Man has a scratch double-track vocal and a longer fade, Don't Wait For Me also has a double-track vocal (which, IMO, is a better than the released version).

 

Excellent. I just ordered!

 

At least for me, many of the songs samples don't match the titles listed. For example, disc one, tracks 13-15 all play "Someday Man."

J. D.

 

Went with free shipping.

Darryl

 

I just ordered mine with the 3 day shipping. It worked well last time, so I'll stick with that.

 

free shipping for me.

chad

 

Samples are still screwy. Come on Rhino! Please fix that!

 

Pre-ordered!!!
Free shipping to the UK. Worked out OK with the Head set so hopefully it'll work out again.
Great stuff!!

 

Rhino stated on FB that they are working on fixing the sound clips and thanks for your patience.

Ben

 

Ordering this was a no brainer! As soon as I opened the e-mail I followed the link and placed my order.

Now if only my clear vinyl Head LP would come!

 

Hard to believe we're getting even more unreleased stuff than Birds, Bees & the Monkees. Can't wait for delivery. Site's going slow now. I'll order later.

 

Free shipping here...rush was $23 and overnight was more then the box $64 !!!! WTF...

 

And, again, you'll have to let me know how the tracks sound, as I went with free shipping again. With the last 2 sets the delivery took about 10-14 days past the release date, so I'm looking at early December.

 

I checked my back orders and it says my head clear vinyl order shipped. Anyone else?

And I ordered my Instant Replay set.

 

Geez, I'm a sucker. Comes out on my birthday, too.

 

THE MONKEES – INSTANT REPLAY DELUXE


DISC ONE

ORIGINAL STEREO MASTER
1. Through The Looking Glass (LP version)
2. Don’t Listen To Linda (LP version)
3. I Won’t Be The Same Without Her (LP version)
4. Just A Game (LP version)
5. Me Without You (LP version)
6. Don’t Wait For Me (LP version)
7. You And I (LP version)
8. While I Cry (LP version)
9. Teardrop City (LP version)
10. The Girl I Left Behind Me (LP version)
11. A Man Without A Dream (LP version)
12. Shorty Blackwell (LP version)

BONUS TRACKS
13. Someday Man (stereo mix)*
14. Carlisle Wheeling (second recorded version) (alternate stereo mix)*
15. Mommy And Daddy (alternate early vocal version) (stereo mix)**
16. Look Down (stereo mix)+++
17. If I Ever Get To Saginaw Again (stereo mix)++
18. Me Without You (fuzz guitar version) (stereo mix)*
19. Smile (stereo mix)*
20. Nine Times Blue (second recorded version) (stereo mix)+
21. Shorty Blackwell (alternate stereo mix)^

NESMITH NASHVILLE SESSION
22. St. Matthew (stereo mix)++
23. Some Of Shelly’s Blues (1968 stereo mix)
24. Hollywood (1968 stereo mix)
25. Don’t Wait For Me (1968 stereo mix)
26. Propinquity (I’ve Just Begun To Care) (1968 stereo mix)
27. The Crippled Lion (1968 stereo mix)
28. How Insensitive (stereo mix)+++


DISC TWO

MONO MIXES
1. Through The Looking Glass (1969 mono mix)
2. Don’t Listen To Linda (1968 mono mix)
3. I Won’t Be The Same Without Her (1966 mono mix)
4. Just A Game (alternate vocal version) (1969 mono mix)
5. Me Without You (fuzz guitar version) (mono mix)
6. Don’t Wait For Me (1968 mono mix)
7. You And I (mono mix)
8. While I Cry (UK mono mix)
9. Teardrop City (mono promo single mix)
10. A Man Without A Dream (mono promo single mix)

BONUS TRACKS
11. Someday Man (1969 mono mix)
12. Hollywood (1968 mono mix)
13. Mommy And Daddy (alternate early vocal version) (mono mix)
14. You And I (1968 rough mono mix)^
15. Carlisle Wheeling (second recorded version) (alternate vocal mono mix)
16. Rosemarie (1969 mono mix)
17. Changes (1968 mono mix)
18. Good Clean Fun (mono mix)^
19. Through The Looking Glass (fuzz guitar version) (mono mix)
20. All The Grey Haired Men (mono backing track)
21. War Games (second recorded version) (1969 mono mix)
22. Propinquity (I’ve Just Begun To Care) (1968 mono mix)
23. My Share Of The Sidewalk (second recorded version) (mono backing track)
24. Party (mono mix)
25. The Crippled Lion (mono mix)
26. If I Ever Get To Saginaw Again (mono backing track)
27. Some Of Shelly’s Blues (1968 mono mix)
28. Smile (1968 mono mix)
29. Nine Times Blue (second recorded version) (mono mix)


DISC THREE

STEREO BACKING TRACKS
1. Through The Looking Glass (backing track – take 11)
2. Don’t Listen To Linda (backing track – takes 1-3)
3. I Won’t Be The Same Without Her (backing track – take 1)
4. Carlisle Wheeling (second recorded version) (backing track – take 1)
5. Nine Times Blue (second recorded version) (backing track – take 6)
6. Look Down (backing track – take 1)
7. Just A Game (backing track – takes 1-2)
8. You And I (backing track – take 1)
9. That’s What It’s Like Loving You (backing track – take 1)
10. Smile (backing track – take 1)
11. A Man Without A Dream (backing track – take 1)
12. A Man Without A Dream (alternate vocal – take 14)
13. Someday Man (backing track - take 1)
14. Someday Man (alternate mix)^

33 1/3 & OTHER BONUS TRACKS
15. (I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love (1968 backing track – take 12)
16. I Go Ape (backing track - take 10)
17. Wind Up Man (backing track – take 1)
18. String For My Kite (version one) (backing track – take 1)
19. Naked Persimmon (backing track – take 1)
20. Goldie Locks Sometime (backing track – take 4)
21. String For My Kite (version two) (backing track – take 1)
22. Darwin (backing track – take 2)
23. St. Matthew (alternate vocal take)^
24. Don’t Wait For Me (alternate stereo mix)^
25. Rosemarie (alternate stereo mix)
26. (I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love
27. Naked Persimmon
28. Goldie Locks Sometime
29. Darwin
30. I Go Ape

BONUS 45
1. (I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love (acetate version)
2. I Go Ape (acetate version)

+ Missing Links
++ Missing Links Vol. 2
+++ Missing Links Vol. 3
* Instant Replay 1995 CD Reissue bonus track
** The Monkees Present 1995 CD Reissue bonus track
^ First broadcast on “Come To The Sunshine”

 

If there is one album in the Monkees discography thus far that does not deserve the luxurious three disc deluxe edition it is this one. I love the Monkees and have all Andrew Sandoval's excellent Rhino Deluxe editions from the self titled to 'Head' but I won't be buying this album. With the exception of a couple of songs the majority of this album is downright embarassing. I may have thought differently if they had released it together with 'The Monkees Present' which at least was a reasonable stab at a last gasp.

 

I respect your opinion, but I couldn't disagree with you more. I really and truly hope that Rhino gets enough sales on this one for you to get the opportunity to buy Present as a Deluxe box.

 

Tomorrow's a new day, baby.

 

Well I have placed my order and they DO ship to Canada (I was worried about the "not available in all countries" caveat on the order page). Although this is a Monkees record I don't listen to a lot, it is the last one that I actually enjoy in the discography. "Present" was the farthest thing from that for me, musically speaking. I am however REALLY looking forward to this (the last two boxes were outstanding).