{"product_id":"eric-clapton-no-reason-to-cry-1","title":"The Monkees – More of the Monkees","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eDive into the heart of 1960s pop-rock with this pristine first-pressing, mono LP of \u003cem data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eMore of the Monkees\u003c\/em\u003e, straight from Colgems’ original 1967 factory run. With an exceptionally low serial number etched in the run-out groove, this copy represents the earliest pressing of the band’s sophomore effort—issued just months after their explosive TV debut. The bright yellow sleeve, featuring a candid portrait of Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones framed against sunlit oaks, remains remarkably crisp aside from gentle corner wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eInside, you’ll find the band at the peak of their playful yet polished sound. Producers Tommy Boyce \u0026amp; Bobby Hart and Neil Sedaka \u0026amp; Carole Bayer Sager trade off steering the sessions, while Dolenz’s cheeky delivery on “Your Auntie Grizelda” and Nesmith’s country-tinged guitar on “Sometime in the Morning” reveal the group’s surprising versatility. Of course, the album culminates in the era-defining smash “I’m a Believer,” a Jeff Barry\/Neil Diamond masterpiece that still resonates on radio playlists today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eThis collectible pressing offers the authentic warmth and punch of 1960s mono vinyl, capturing every handclap, guitar twang, and backing-vocal harmony in full analog glory. The high-gloss label remains free of spindle marks, and the vinyl surface shows only the slightest patina—guaranteed to play through all 12 tracks with minimal background noise. Whether you’re a Monkees completist or a vintage-vinyl aficionado, this low-numbered gem is a rare opportunity to own a cornerstone of pop history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colgems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42441082699812,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0140\/8267\/0649\/files\/IMG_8847_379ecf3c-35e2-46f6-8243-16efbe3f5781.jpg?v=1753114319","url":"https:\/\/friedmanandsons.com\/products\/eric-clapton-no-reason-to-cry-1","provider":"Friedman \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}