Monkees Colgems Cassettes

Colgems Cassettes

RCA first released pre-recorded cassettes for sale in July 1969
and these first three were from that initial batch.

They went on to issue each new release but never
went back to MOTM through Head; a real shame because
that was their best work. I suspect these didn't sell very well.

The numbering system jumps from 1001 to 1009,
so originally all their LPs must have been designated for release
(along with other Colgems titles), but it never happened.

The back of the J-card was blank except for the RCA Warranty.

The original cases had a sticker on the top edge so they could be
displayed that way, as seen on the photo below.

Many thanks to Ed Reilly for sharing his photos!

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June 1970 RCA Tape Catalog

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The Monkees

Released in July 1969
(Billboard & Cash Box 7-26-69)

PKCG-1001
$6.95

Sealed

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Instant Replay

Released in July 1969
(Billboard & Cash Box 7-26-69)

PKCG-1009
$6.95

Sealed

The LP was released in February & the 8-track in March with the original jacket.
However by July Colgems decided that the floating heads with the white background
wouldn't cut it so they updated the cover with new head shots with red background.

We know they created a revised slick to use on future pressings of the LP
but no US copies have ever been found. The updated jacket was used in Puerto Rico,

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Oliver

Released in July 1969
(Billboard & Cash Box 7-26-69)

OKCG-1003
$7.95