Name: Mamas &amp; the Papas, The - Collected (Limited Edition, 180 Gram Vinyl, Colored Vinyl, Blue, Gatefold LP Jacket)
SKU: 602488532914
Price: 51.98 USD
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Description

Collected – Limited Gatefold 180-Gram Blue Colored Vinyl [Import]
(Limited Edition, 180 Gram Vinyl, Colored Vinyl, Blue, Gatefold LP Jacket)
Artist: The Mamas & the Papas
Format: LP
Release Date: 6/19/2026

Label: Music on Vinyl
Number of Discs: 2
UPC: 602488532914
Genre: Rock

Emerging from the vibrant American folk scene of the early 1960s, John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Cass Elliot, and Denny Doherty came together to form The Mamas & the Papas, one of the most influential vocal groups of their era. Their unmistakable harmonies and West Coast sound defined a generation, producing timeless classics such as "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday", "I Saw Her Again", "Dedicated to the One I Love", and "Creeque Alley". Before their breakthrough, each member followed their own musical path through groups like The Journeymen, The Big Three, The Mugwumps, and The Halifax III. Their eventual union in 1965 sparked an extraordinary creative run. The group released five studio albums and scored 11 Top 40 hits, selling nearly 40 million records worldwide. After the group's initial split in 1968, the members pursued solo careers, with Cass Elliot becoming a standout star through hits like "Make Your Own Kind of Music" and "It's Getting Better" also included in this Collected release. Later reunions and new formations kept the spirit of the band alive into the 1990s. Their legacy was cemented with inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the Hit Parade Hall of Fame. Despite internal tensions, lineup changes, and personal struggles, their music remained innovative and commercially successful. This Collected release celebrates the remarkable journey and enduring impact of The Mamas & The Papa, an essential chapter in the history of American pop and folk music. Music On Vinyl proudly presents a special coloured edition of The Mamas & the Papas Collected album, which is available as a limited edition of 5.000 individually numbered copies on blue coloured vinyl and includes a booklet with liner notes.