Just a few short weeks ago on August 19, The Second Disc reported on the Criterion Collection release of the Monkees’ trippy cinematic opus, Head. At the end of that article, we opined, “Perhaps the success of this set will inspire Rhino Handmade to revisit the Head soundtrack as a deluxe edition should its Monkees reissue program continue.” Well, we didn’t even have to wait that long.
Rhino Handmade has announced a three-disc deluxe box set of the soundtrack to Head and much, much more. Available for pre-order on September 20 and due on October 26, roughly one month before the film itself hits Blu-Ray, the expanded and remastered Head will boast 21 unreleased tracks (including outtakes, rare mixes and live tracks recorded for the film but ultimately unused) and the CD debut of a 1968 Colgems promotional LP containing a radio interview with Davy Jones. Noted Monkees historian Andrew Sandoval joins with Rachel Lichtman to pen the liner notes drawing on new interviews with Mike Nesmith and director Bob Rafelson, and the set is housed in a 7” x 7” box with a mirrored finish similar to that of the original LP release.
Starting September 20, Head can be pre-ordered at Rhino for the price of $59.98. Those who pre-order directly from Rhino will receive a bonus 7” vinyl disc with otherwise-unavailable, previously-unreleased instrumentals of Carole King’s two compositions for the film: “Porpoise Song” (with Gerry Goffin) and “As We Go Along” (with Toni Stern).
Hit the jump for the track listing of the eagerly-awaited, expanded and remastered Head box set!
The Monkees: Head (Colgems LP 5008, 1968 - reissued Rhino Handmade, 2010)
CD 1: Original LP…Plus
- Opening Ceremony
- Porpoise Song (Theme from "Head") – The Monkees
- Ditty Diego – War Chant – The Monkees
- Circle Sky – The Monkees
- Supplicio
- Can You Dig It – The Monkees
- Gravy
- Superstitious
- As We Go Along – The Monkees
- Dandruff?
- Daddy’s Song – The Monkees
- Poll
- Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again – The Monkees
- Swami – Plus Strings (Ken Thorne), Etc.
- Porpoise Song (Theme from "Head") – Alternate Stereo Mix
- Ditty Diego – War Chant – Alternate Stereo Mix
- Circle Sky – Alternate Stereo Mix
- Can You Dig It – Alternate Stereo Mix
- As We Go Along – Alternate Stereo Mix
- Daddy’s Song – Remix with slow verse
- Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again – Alternate Stereo Mix
- Swam – Plus Strings (Ken Thorne), Etc. – Alternate Stereo Mix
- Happy Birthday to You – Alternate Stereo Mix
- Ditty Diego - Session
CD 2: Outtakes and Rarities
- Head Promo – “Coming Soon”
- Porpoise Song (Theme from "Head") – Mono Single Mix
- Ditty Diego – War Chant – Mono Mix
- Circle Sky – Mono Mix
- Can You Dig It – Mono Mix
- As We Go Along – Mono Mix
- Daddy’s Song – Mono Mix
- Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again – Mono Mix
- Porpoise Song (Theme from "Head") – Rough Mono Mix
- Ditty Diego - Alternate Version
- Circle Sky- Alternate Mono Mix
- Can You Dig It – Peter’s vocal
- Daddy’s Song – Mike’s vocal
- Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again – Rough Mix Acetate
- Can You Dig It – Mono Movie Mix
- Daddy’s Song – Mono Movie Mix
- Head Promo – “Now Playing”
- Introduction to Live Show
- You Just May Be the One (Live)
- Sunny Girlfriend (Live)
- You Told Me (Live)
- Circle Sky (Live)
- California, Here It Comes
CD 3: Head Open-End Radio Special Interview Platter with Davy Jones (Colgems, 1968)
- Circle Sky excerpt – The Monkees
- Davy Jones Interview Pt. 1
- Can You Dig It excerpt – The Monkees
- Davy Jones Interview Pt. 2
- Daddy’s Song – The Monkees
- Davy Jones Interview Pt. 3
- Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again – The Monkees
- Davy Jones Interview Pt. 4
- Porpoise Song (Theme from "Head") – The Monkees
- Davy Jones Interview Pt. 5
- Can You Dig It excerpt – The Monkees
Disc 1, Tracks 18, 20, 22-24 previously unreleased
Disc 2, Tracks 3-5, 7-11, 14-16, 18-21, 23 previously unreleased
Galley says
This is even more than I was expecting!
Cary Mansfield says
Great site.
Joe Marchese says
Thanks, Cary. Wonderful to see you here. I'm looking forward to your next slate of releases over at Varese.
Best,
Joe
ward says
An album with seven Monkees tracks expanded to three CDs. Why do I get the feeling Rhino has been waiting for this opportunity since the day the compact disc was invented?
Joe Marchese says
Ha. 🙂 Rhino still has a way to go before competing with the upcoming Bowie STATION TO STATION box set, with 9 discs (CDs, DVDs and LPs) based around one 6-track LP!