It's Wonderful - The Complete Studio Recordings

The group’s entire Atlantic Records output from 1965-1971 is now available in this collection. There are 152 carefully remastered tracks spread out over seven compact discs. The first four albums are presented in both stereo and mono, along with significant single edits and foreign language versions.

For the first time on any Rascals re-issue, there are 14 previously unreleased tracks included. The package also comes with a 60-page booklet featuring detailed notes and rare illustrations from The Rascals Archives.

In the mid-1960s, The Rascals fused the best of rock and soul with memorable hits like ‘Good Lovin’’ and ‘I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore’. They remain the most beloved of acts from that era.

The electrifying quartet of Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli defined the term blue-eyed soul. As the hits mounted up, the group expanded their musical horizons and revealed a powerful songcraft with introspective originals like ‘Groovin’ and ‘How Can I Be Sure,’ which became future standards.

Their 1968 smashes ‘A Beautiful Morning’ and ‘People Got To Be Free’ remain among the greatest celebrations of peace and harmony ever cut to disc. Although The Rascals are primarily remembered for their singles, their albums were also studded with gems, showcasing not just their signature rock and R&B styles but also a progressive exploration of jazz, Eastern modes, psychedelia, and other diverse styles.

This set presents the full complement of their cornerstone Atlantic recordings, featuring the band’s seven LPs for the label —the first four in both mono and stereo variations—along with assorted non-LP singles, foreign language versions, and, for the very first time on a Rascals reissue, 14 previously unreleased tracks.

‘It’s Wonderful’ is the definitive compendium of the group’s first five years from 1965-1970, charting their growth from a New York club band to international superstars. Compiled and suitably remastered by Alec Palao, this major refurbishment of their catalogue leaves no stone unturned.

A nearly 10,000-word essay by Richie Unterberger provides an in-depth account of their career, and is supplemented by an extensive session history and copious illustrations from the Rascals Archives. All housed in a deluxe, handsomely appointed box art directed and designed by Steve Stanley.