The Monkees
12 vinyl records found
The Monkees started as a TV phenomenon in 1966 but evolved into a genuine recording force once they fought for creative control. If you're hunting their vinyl, you'll find a catalog spanning from their bubblegum-pop debut through psychedelic experiments and several reunion releases across the decades.
About The Monkees
The Monkees were assembled as actors for an NBC sitcom, with Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork cast to play band members. Early records relied on outside songwriters and studio players, but the arrangement worked commercially: three number-one singles in "Last Train to Clarksville", "I'm a Believer", and "Daydream Believer" plus four chart-topping albums made them one of the late 1960s' biggest acts. The group pushed hard for autonomy and gained control over their recording in 1967, allowing them to shape records like Headquarters and Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd. themselves.
The original lineup fractured after the 1968 film Head and their 1970 final session, with members pursuing solo work as commercial momentum faded. Renewed interest sparked a 20th anniversary reunion in 1986, leading to intermittent reunions through the 2010s including new studio albums and touring. Davy Jones passed in 2012, Peter Tork in 2019, and Michael Nesmith in 2021 following a farewell tour with Micky Dolenz. The Groove Hunter currently tracks 7 editions of Monkees vinyl, including titles like The Monkees Greatest Hits, Headquarters, and the Christmas Party Plus! release for collectors working through their discography.
