ALMA RECORDS RELEASES VOL 2 OF THE MONKEY HOUSE SPECIAL LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION VINYL SERIES

“FRIDAY” AVAILABLE MARCH 20 

20 MARCH 2026 (TORNTO, ON) — An audiophile treasure, this 2 disc Friday LP is pressed on custom royal blue 180g virgin vinyl at 45 RPM from an ultra hi resolution 24bit/192kHz audio master. Friday is a milestone in Monkey House’s career. In this premium DMM, half-speed mastered edition, it has never sounded so vibrant, immersive, and alive! Alma Records/Universal Music proudly announces the second entry in its Special Limited Collector’s Edition Vinyl Series: Friday, the fifth full-length release from the L.A./Toronto combo Monkey House. This exclusive audiophile pressing will be released worldwide on March 20, and it includes the rare BONUS track “Echo Park Blues”, previously available only in Japan.

HERE Friday Special Limited Collector’s Edition LP is available everywhere vinyl is sold. Order . The first 120 units - ONLY available at shopalmarecords.com - are sequentially numbered. In addition, each contains a signed LITHO by Don Breithaupt himself. Order HERE. Also, ONLY available at shopalmarecords.com - we are going to auction copy number 001/120, offering fans a chance to own a true piece of Monkey House history. The winner of the auction will also receive a personal note that will accompany the vinyl, as well as a private Zoom call with Don. Enter the auction HERE.

Debuting at #1 on iTunes Jazz and reaching #11 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart Friday offers a generous 12-song collection that is both cohesive and adventurous, weaving intricate arrangements with warm grooves and smart, memorable hooks.

Now, Friday is presented in a Special Limited Collector’s Edition, elevated to audiophile perfection. This release has been Half-Speed Mastered, a meticulous process where the source is cut at half the normal speed, allowing greater accuracy, extended frequency response, and extraordinary sonic detail.

This release marks the continuation of Alma’s Special Limited Collector’s Edition vinyl series; Each limited edition features unique pressings and premium packaging. Friday quotes: “I love Monkey House. Every instinct these guys have is right... Friday’s arrangements and performances are first-rate as usual”
- Michael Omartian, Grammy winning producer

“Friday is a bit like Friday for a lot of people: something fun that we anticipate, and that we relive with pleasure every time”
- Nathan LeLièvre - CBC Radio

“If you’re someone who thinks the 21st century has struggled to match the glories of Aja or Gaucho, Monkey House are worth your time”.
- John Bungey - London Times

“A keen musical sensibility, glorious turns of phrase, rhythmic vitality and a unique sense of the dramatic”
- Raul da Gama, The Whole Note

Track Listing

LP1 -
SIDE A 
1. 10,000 Hours
2. Nine O’Clock Friday
3. Shotgun

SIDE B
1. Welcome To The Rest Of The World
2. Book Of Liars
3. The Jazz Life

SIDE C
1. I’ll Drive, You Chill
2. Say It For The Last Time
3. When The Mud Men Come

SIDE D 1. Because You
2. Brainyard
3. Island Off The Coast Of America
4. Echo Park Blues (rare bonus track)

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