ALBUMS
South Africa RCA
The Monkees first 5 LPs have only been found in mono
and the last 5 only in stereo.
Just like the singles, the labels & sleeves
do not mention
where they were pressed.
However their numbering system
was unique to SA.
The Monkees
Released in 1966
32.173
Mono
The jacket never corrected the misspelled "Jean",
although oddly, the label is corrected.
32.173
Later Pressing with catalog number
& RCA Victor in clear box
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More Of The Monkees
Released in 1967
32.215
Mono
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Headquarters
Released in 1967
32.266
Mono
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Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn
& Jones Ltd.
Released in 1967
32.328
Mono
32.328
Mono Acetate
Only contains the first 3 songs on each side.
From the collection of
Takao Murakoshi
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The Birds, The Bees
& The Monkees
Released in 1968
32.378
Mono
This mono mix is the same as the USA version.
More on this issue here.
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Head
Released in 1969
38.052
Stereo
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Instant Replay
Released in 1969
38.056
Stereo
SA received the revised jacket with the new headshots and the red background
that was also used for the US cassette and the LPs from India & Puerto Rico.
In addition, there is a "RE" on the front slick (bottom left corner).
This seems to be tied to the fact that Mike's headshot has been reversed to
possibly match his other pictures on the front jacket.
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The Monkees Greatest Hits
Was this released here?
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The Monkees Present
Released in 1969
38.162
Stereo
South Africa is one of only 3 countries (the others being Ecuador & Mexico)
to release Present with the revised rear slick
that corrected
Neko's last name to "Chohlis".
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Changes
Released in 1970
38.227
Stereo
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Barrel Full Of Monkees
Released in 1971
34.012
