The A's, the B's, and the Monkees

The A's, the B's, and the Monkees
Compilation album of singles by
the Monkees
ReleasedJanuary 30, 2026
Recorded1966–1970
Genre
Length68:10
LabelRhino
Producer
The Monkees chronology
Digital Dozen
(2025) 		The A's, the B's, and the Monkees
(2026)

The A's, the B's, and the Monkees is a compilation of Colgems Records singles by the American rock band the Monkees, released on January 30, 2026, by Rhino Entertainment.[1][2] The album's first disc contains all A-side singles the Monkees released on Colgems Records, while the second disc contains all the B-sides of those singles.[3] It is the first in a line of releases for the 60th anniversary of the Monkees.[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]

Tony Peters called it a "surprisingly solid listen. You get the dizzying rush of initial hits on record one, followed by some rather interesting, and surprisingly listenable B sides on record two", noting that it "takes a fresh approach in compiling many of the highlights of this criminally under-appreciated band."[6]

Track listing

The A's
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Last Train to Clarksville"Boyce and HartThe Monkees (1966)2:24
2."I'm a Believer"Neil DiamondMore of the Monkees (1967)2:48
3."A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You"DiamondNon-album single (1967)2:38
4."Pleasant Valley Sunday"
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. (1967)3:09
5."Daydream Believer"John StewartThe Birds, the Bees & the Monkees (1968)3:02
6."Valleri"Boyce and HartThe Birds, the Bees & the Monkees2:18
7."D. W. Washburn"Jerry Leiber and Mike StollerNon-album single (1968)2:49
8."Porpoise Song"
  • Goffin
  • King
Head (1968)4:04
9."Tear Drop City"Boyce and HartInstant Replay (1969)2:04
10."Listen to the Band"Michael NesmithThe Monkees Present (1969)2:32
11."Good Clean Fun"NesmithThe Monkees Present2:16
12."Oh My My"
Changes (1970)2:59
The B's
No.TitleWriter(s)Original releaseLength
1."Take a Giant Step"
  • Goffin
  • King
The Monkees2:36
2."(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone"Tommy Boyce and Bobby HartMore of the Monkees2:33
3."The Girl I Knew Somewhere"NesmithB-side only (1967)2:38
4."Words"Boyce and HartPisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.2:50
5."Goin' Down"
B-side only4:00
6."Tapioca Tundra"NesmithThe Birds, the Bees & the Monkees3:04
7."It's Nice to Be with You"Jerry GoldsteinB-side only2:54
8."As We Go Along"
Head3:57
9."A Man Without a Dream"
  • Goffin
  • King
Instant Replay3:05
10."Someday Man"
B-side only2:42
11."Mommy and Daddy"DolenzThe Monkees Present2:11
12."I Love You Better"
  • Barry
  • Kim
Changes2:27
Total length:68:10

References

  1. ^ "The Monkees / The A's, The B's & The Monkees – SuperDeluxeEdition". December 16, 2025. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  2. ^ "Good Clean Fun: Rhino Preps New Monkees Singles Collection - The Second Disc". The Second Disc. January 13, 2026. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  3. ^ "The A's, The B's and The Monkees - The Second Disc". The Second Disc. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  4. ^ Willis, Kim. "Micky Dolenz, last Monkees member, says old clips 'can still choke me up'". USA TODAY. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  5. ^ "The Monkees – The A's, the B's & the Monkees". AllMusic. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  6. ^ Peters, Tony (February 6, 2026). "The Hits...and Misses Make For An Interesting Collection of Monkees' Music (review)". Icon Fetch. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
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