Release Date: 09 January 2026
Label: Now Sounds / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929063525
Genres: Pop
Description
• EVERY “A” & “B” SIDE RELEASED (1966-1971)!• FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES!• INCLUDES MANY RARE MONO/ALTERNATE MIXES!• SOURCED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES!• COMPILATION PRODUCED BY STEVE STANLEY.
The Association were simply one of the finest, most beloved, and most commercially successful American vocal groups of the 1960s. Yet a complete singles collection of their golden Warner Bros. & Valiant years (1966-1971) had never been collected until this set.
Although the popular six-man band initially developed a straight-laced, M.O.R. image, they were actually much more dynamic than that. They helped pioneer the new musical genre dubbed “folk-rock” by Troubadour owner Doug Weston and fused this sound with a sophisticated vocal blend that was on par with The Beach Boys. And contrary to their hop-sack-suited image, they were all spiritual seekers, with one member, Jules Alexander, leaving the band for a pilgrimage to India nearly a year before The Beatles.
The deluxe, double digipak includes a full-colour booklet with previously unpublished photos, and extensive liner notes featuring track-by-track commentary from original band members Terry Kirkman, Russ Giguere, Larry Ramos, Jules Alexander, Ted Bluechel Jr., and Jim Yester; as well as songwriters P.F. Sloan, Ruthann Friedman, Tandyn Almer, and Dick Addrisi; and producers Bones Howe, Jerry Yester, and others!
Tracklisting
Holocaust
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Uriah Heep
Strawbs
Praying Mantis
The Association
