Bee Gees
The Studio Albums 1967-1968
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

2007 6LP Box Set. "The Studio Albums 1967-1968" is a compilation which It includes their first four studio albums, "Bee Gees' 1st" (1967), "Horizontal" (1968), "Idea" (1968), and "Odessa" (1969).

The Bee Gees were formed in 1958 in Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia, by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. They initially gained success in Australia and the UK in the mid-1960s with their pop and rock music, influenced by the Beatles and other British bands.

Their first album, "Bee Gees' 1st," was released in 1967 and included their breakthrough hit "To Love Somebody." The album was praised for its unique blend of pop, rock, and psychedelic music.

In 1968, the Bee Gees released "Horizontal," which featured the hit singles "Massachusetts" and "World." The album showcased their growing songwriting skills and harmonies. Later that year, they released "Idea," which included the hit song "I've Gotta Get a Message to You."

However, the recording of their next album, "Odessa," was plagued by tension and disagreements within the band, resulting in Maurice Gibb temporarily leaving the group. The album was released in 1969 and was a departure from their previous sound, incorporating elements of orchestral and country music. It was not as commercially successful as their previous albums.

Overall, "The Studio Albums 1967-1968" showcases the Bee Gees' evolution as a band during this period and their contribution to the pop and rock music of the late 1960s.