The Turtles

Though many remember only their 1967 hit, "Happy Together," the Turtles were one of the more enjoyable American pop groups of the '60s, moving from folk-rock inspired by the Byrds to a sparkling fusion of Zombies-inspired chamber pop and straight-ahead, good-time pop reminiscent of the Lovin' Spoonful, the whole infused with beautiful vocal harmonies courtesy of dual frontmen Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman. Though they hit number one in 1967 with the infectious "Happy Together," the Turtles scored only three more Top Ten hits and broke up by the end of the '60s.

The Turtles - The Turtles Present The Battle Of The Bands (1968) {2017 2CD Edsel Deluxe Remastered Edition EDSK7120}
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© 1968, 2017 Edsel Records / Flo & Eddie Inc. / Demon Music | EDSK 7120
Pop Rock / AM Pop / Folk-Rock / Sunshine Pop / Psychedelic

The Turtles enjoyed eighteen US hit singles between 1965 and 1970, three of which (“Happy Together”, “She’d Rather Be With Me” and “Elenore”) were also huge hits in the UK. From their original incarnation as surf band The Crossfires, all the way to their final single, the Turtles traversed several different musical paths during their career. It is precisely this power through diversity that makes the Turtles’ body of work one of the most rewarding and enjoyable of the 1960’s – they never met a genre they didn’t like. Edsel Records is proud to present the band’s six albums, each as a 2 CD digipak set.

Where the first Best of the Turtles compilation from Rhino focused on the group's many hit singles, Turtle Wax goes in the opposite direction, spotlighting the singles that just didn't click for whatever reason. In this sense it serves the same purpose as Joni Mitchell's Misses accompaniment to her Hits collection…

The Turtles - The Complete Original Albums Collection (2016) {6CD Set FloEdCo MFO 48047 Official Digital Download rec 1965-70}
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© 1965-70, 2016 Flo & Eddie Inc. (FloEdCo) / Manifesto Records | MFO 48047
Pop Rock / AM Pop / Folk Rock / Sunshine Pop / Psychedelic

Judging from their radio hits, the Turtles were one of the best American pop bands of the '60s, crafting a series of engaging singles that were tuneful, witty, and fueled by a potent mix of Brill Building professionalism and knowing musical experimentation. But while one could certainly get a perspective on their genius through hits like "Happy Together," "Eleanor," "She's Rather Be with Me," and "You Baby," it was on their albums (and the B-sides of their 45s) where they let their imaginations run free and cut their wittiest and most ambitious material.

Though the Turtles were rightfully known as an excellent pop/rock singles band, on this recording they let loose their humor, which was part of their act from the beginning. On the outside cover the group is dressed in conservative suits and bow ties, yet on the inside the group is clad in, shall it be tastefully said, less traditional attire. The Turtles (who wrote nine of the 12 songs on the original LP, two songs being added to the CD) basically mock the entire spectrum of music on this album, though elements of their pop/rock sound are contained even in the most country, psychedelic, and R&B elements of the music presented here. Two Top Ten hits are contained in this collection, Roger McGuinn's "You Showed Me" and the Turtles own subtly mocking "Elenore." Light psychedelia meets Booker T. & the MG's in the instrumental "Buzzsaw"…

The Turtles - It Ain't Me Babe (1965) {2017 2CD Edsel Deluxe Remastered Edition EDSK7117}
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© 1965, 2017 Edsel Records / Flo & Eddie Inc. / Demon Music | EDSK 7117
Pop Rock / AM Pop / Folk-Rock / Sunshine Pop

The Turtles enjoyed eighteen US hit singles between 1965 and 1970, three of which (“Happy Together”, “She’d Rather Be With Me” and “Elenore”) were also huge hits in the UK. From their original incarnation as surf band The Crossfires, all the way to their final single, the Turtles traversed several different musical paths during their career. It is precisely this power through diversity that makes the Turtles’ body of work one of the most rewarding and enjoyable of the 1960’s – they never met a genre they didn’t like. Edsel Records is proud to present the band’s six albums, each as a 2 CD digipak set.

The Turtles - All The Singles (2016) {2CD Set FloEdCo MFO48040 rec 1965-1970}
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© 1965-70, 2016 Flo & Eddie Inc. (FloEdCo) / Manifesto Records | MFO 48040
Pop Rock / AM Pop / Folk Rock / Sunshine Pop / Psychedelic

Two CD collection from the 60s pop hitmakers. All the Singles collects the A and B sides of every original 1965-1970 Turtles 45, with the tracks presented in the same mono or stereo mixes that were heard on the original singles. All the Singles also features several tracks that were prepared for singles release but not issued at the time. Meticulously researched and prepared from the original master tapes by renowned engineer Bill Inglot. The resulting package offer a unique insight into one of rock's most misunderstood bands.

The Turtles - Happy Together (1967) {2017 2CD Edsel Deluxe Remastered Edition EDSK7119}
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© 1967, 2017 Edsel Records / Flo & Eddie Inc. / Demon Music | EDSK 7119
Pop Rock / AM Pop / Folk-Rock / Sunshine Pop / Psychedelic

The Turtles enjoyed eighteen US hit singles between 1965 and 1970, three of which (“Happy Together”, “She’d Rather Be With Me” and “Elenore”) were also huge hits in the UK. From their original incarnation as surf band The Crossfires, all the way to their final single, the Turtles traversed several different musical paths during their career. Edsel Records is proud to present the band’s six albums, each as a 2 CD digipak set.

The Turtles - Turtle Soup (1969) {2017 2CD Edsel Deluxe Remastered Edition EDSK7121}
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© 1969, 2017 Edsel Records / Flo & Eddie Inc. / Demon Music | EDSK 7121
Pop Rock / AM Pop / Sunshine Pop

The Turtles enjoyed eighteen US hit singles between 1965 and 1970, three of which (“Happy Together”, “She’d Rather Be With Me” and “Elenore”) were also huge hits in the UK. From their original incarnation as surf band The Crossfires, all the way to their final single, the Turtles traversed several different musical paths during their career. It is precisely this power through diversity that makes the Turtles’ body of work one of the most rewarding and enjoyable of the 1960’s – they never met a genre they didn’t like. Edsel Records is proud to present the band’s six albums, each as a 2 CD digipak set.

The Turtles - Wooden Head (1970) {2017 2CD Edsel Deluxe Remastered Edition EDSK7122}
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© 1970, 2017 Edsel Records / Flo & Eddie Inc. / Demon Music | EDSK 7122
Pop Rock / AM Pop / Folk Rock / Sunshine Pop / Psychedelic

The Turtles enjoyed eighteen US hit singles between 1965 and 1970, three of which (“Happy Together”, “She’d Rather Be With Me” and “Elenore”) were also huge hits in the UK. Edsel Records is proud to present the band’s six albums, each as a 2 CD digipak set.