It was a continuation of Riverside's strategy to broaden consumer interest in Monk by having him record cover versions of well-known material which, Riverside hoped, would help to break down the prevailing perception that Monk's original music was "too difficult" for mass-market acceptance.

Riverside, at the time of the first re-issue, printed copies of the stamp that was featured on the cover art.

[2] Some of these made their way through the United States Postal Service, which issued a restraining order against the company.

[2] Monk was subsequently featured on a genuine stamp, which was issued by the U.S.

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