The Mamas and The Papas

9-16-09 The Mamas & Papas

LP BEST OF MCA JPN VIM-28001

1980 20 TRKS Collection

7" CREEQUE ALLEY / DID YOU EVER WANT TO CRY DUNHILL US 45-D-4083

1966? 2 TRKS no pic sleeve, promo

7" DANCING BEAR / JOHN'S MUSIC BOX DUNHILL US 45-D-4113

1966? 2 TRKS no pic sleeve

CD DELIVER MCA US MCAD 31044

1967 12 TRKS

LP DELIVER DUNHILL US DS 50014

1966? 12 TRKS stereo

LP DELIVER DUNHILL US D 50014

1966? 12 TRKS mono

LP FAREWELL TO THE FIRST GOLDEN ERA DUNHILL US DS 50025

1967? 12 TRKS stereo

LP GOLDEN ERA Vol. 2 DUNHILL US DS 50038

1968? 12 TRKS stereo

CD IF YOU CAN BELIEVE YOUR EYES AND EARS MCA US MCAD 31042

1966 12 TRKS

LP IF YOU CAN BELIEVE YOUR EYES AND EARS DUNHILL US DS 50006

1967? 12 TRKS stereo

LP IF YOU CAN BELIEVE YOUR EYES AND EARS DUNHILL US D 50006

1967? 12 TRKS mono

CD MAMA'S & THE PAPA'S, THE MCA US MCAD 31043

1967? 12 TRKS

LP MAMA'S & THE PAPA'S, THE DUNHILL US DS 50010

1966? 12 TRKS stereo

LP MAMA'S & THE PAPA'S, THE DUNHILL US D 50010

1966? 12 TRKS mono

CD MILLENNIUM COLLECTION MCA US MCAD 11945

1999 11 TRK Collection (60's recordings)

CD MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL MCA US MCAD 22033

1970 8 TRKS June 1967 Live

LP MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL DUNHILL US DSX 50100

1970 8 TRKS June 1967 Live

LP PAPA'S & THE MAMA'S, THE DUNHILL US DS 50031

1968? 12 TRKS stereo, gimmix cover

LP PEOPLE LIKE US DUNHILL US DSX 50106

1971 12 TRKS insert

Talk about “they don’t make ‘em like this anymore”! While I am a big fan of the first 4 or 5 M&P albums, I am the first to admit they are a tad slight on content. Yes, John Phillips could write and arrange hits and, yes, Mama Cass Elliott could sing ‘em… I am very fond of some of their singles, especially “Words Of Love” and “Creeque Alley”.

It took me a while to get mono & stereo copies of all of their early albums. During the 80’s, I always picked up “Best of” re-packagings etc. I also have some other 45’s, but no solo material, as far as I can remember. I’d buy their UK 4CD boxed set, if it crossed my path. I find it interesting that they re-mastered the early albums on CD. Also strange is that there virtually aren’t any credits, as far as the musicians that played on the early albums. Wrecking Crew, I presume? I have read John’s book, and I’ve seen a documentary or two, but it’s been a while. And why do I remember an instrumental song on "Deliver"…”Frustration”? (Over vocal arrangements?)

Thanks, John, Cass, Michelle & Denny.