{"title":"The Mindbenders","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mindbenders were a mid-1960s British beat group from Manchester, England, best known for their hit single \"A Groovy Kind of Love.\" Their sound was characterized by a blend of pop, rock, and beat music, with a significant influence from the Merseybeat style. The group originally included notable musician Wayne Fontana, though he left in 1965, leaving the band to continue as a trio. Despite their brief tenure, The Mindbenders left a lasting impact on the British Invasion era of rock music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"its-just-a-little-bit-too-late-long-time-comin","title":"It's Just A Little Bit Too Late\/ Long Time Comin'","description":"Credited to Wayne Fontana \u0026amp; the Mindbenders.  Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Fontana Records factory sleeve. It has Mint labels and nearly Mint vinyl and audio.","brand":"The Mindbenders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48512964067561,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/mindbenders10.jpg?v=1752156253"},{"product_id":"ashes-to-ashes-you-dont-know-about-love","title":"Ashes To Ashes\/ You Don't Know About Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eNote: This beautiful copy has a drillhole and comes in a vintage Fontana Records factory sleeve. It has pristine Mint sound. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mindbenders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48513083736297,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/mindbenders6.jpg?v=1752158335"},{"product_id":"game-of-love-2","title":"Game of Love \/ A Groovy Kind of Love","description":"Originally released on Fontana 1503 and credited to Wayne Fontana \u0026amp; the Mindbenders.   This is a new copy of the out-of-print Collectables reissue. It presents both sides in the powerful original 45 Mono mixes.","brand":"The Mindbenders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514809168105,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_9be81ed1-fad8-4a89-b9b2-6379c3ebf323.webp?v=1755799553"},{"product_id":"a-groovy-kind-of-love-love-is-good-5","title":"A Groovy Kind of Love\/ Love Is Good","description":"Riding the wave of the British invasion, The Mindbenders had a knack for releasing catchy singles but somehow missing out on the celebrity fame of fellow bands like the Beatles, Dave Clark Five, Hollies, Herman's Hermits, Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Kinks, Who, etc. Like John Lennon and Paul McCartney, lead singer Wayne Fontana typically sang without showcasing his British accent, so some fans might have mistaken them for an American band. In fact, they were more successful in the U.S. than in their native country. Besides great tunes and a great lead vocalist, the band also featured lead guitarist and songwriter Eric Stewart, who later became a founding member of 10cc. Another 10cc member, Graham Gouldman, joined the Mindbenders in 1968, so all in all the band had a lasting pedigree even if their overall impact at the time was understated.\\r\\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular single, their second Top 10 U.S. hit, bundled a terrific rocker on the flip that is among their best (IMHO). Its raw sound and brash lead guitar put it firmly in the school of Garage Rock, and showed how even their B sides were worthy of the label \"classic,\" though they failed to make an impression on the airwaves. Take a listen to the jukebox snippet to see if you don't agree. :-) Note: This copy comes in a vintage Fontana Records factory sleeve. It grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mindbenders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516116578537,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/mindbenders8.jpg?v=1752214535"},{"product_id":"game-of-love-one-more-time-1","title":"Game of Love\/ One More Time","description":"Credited to Wayne Fontana \u0026amp; the Mindbenders.  This is the second pressing of the single, which was originally released on Fontana 1503 with a different flip. Note: This beautiful copy has a drillhole and Near Mint appearance. The audio sounds pristine Mint.","brand":"The Mindbenders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48554461528297,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/waynefontana1_982530c8-5678-4e11-9cac-c625af427c78.gif?v=1752247338"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/the-mindbenders\/jadepuma-mono-true.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}