Highs in the Mid-Sixties


Highs in the Mid-Sixties were a series of compilation albums released in the mid 1980s on AIP Records developed by Greg Shaw. The series was spun off of the similar Pebbles series. Each volume focuses on a specific geographical region.

''Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 1: LA '65 / Teenage Rebellion''

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 1: LA '65 / Teenage Rebellion is a compilation album of American garage rock and psychedelic rock recordings from the mid to late 1960s. It was the first in a series that is nearly as long as the earlier Pebbles series of similar music, although the Highs albums concentrate strictly on particular regions of the US – in this case, recordings that were released in Los Angeles, California..
Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 3, and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 20 also showcase music from Los Angeles; while two of the later CDs in the Pebbles series, Pebbles, Volume 8 and Pebbles, Volume 9 feature bands from throughout Southern California.
This album was released in 1983 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side one
  1. The Avengers: "Be a Cave Man", 1:53
  2. The Colony: "All I Want", 2:28
  3. Sean & the Brandywines: "She Ain't No Good", 1:59 — rel. 1965
  4. The Epics: "Louie Come Home", 2:30
  5. Limey & the Yanks: "Guaranteed Love", 2:24
  6. The Standells: "Someday You'll Cry", 2:27 — rel. 1965
  7. The Spats: "Tell Ya All About It, Baby", 2:11 — rel. 1965
  8. The Grains of Sand: "That's When Happiness Began", 2:18
Side two
  1. Gypsy Trips: "Ain't It Hard", 2:21
  2. The Rumors: "Hold Me Now", 2:27
  3. Warden & His Fugitives: "The World Ain't Changed", 2:40
  4. The Road Runners: "Goodbye", 2:25
  5. The 4 Making Do: "The Simple Life", 2:00
  6. The Answer: "I'll Be In", 2:22
  7. The Starfires: "Linda", 1:55
  8. The Lyrics: "They Can't Hurt Me", 2:43 — rel. 1965

''Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2: LA '66 / Riot on Sunset Strip''

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2: LA '66 / Riot on Sunset Strip features recordings that were released in Los Angeles, California. Despite the subtitle, not all of these records were originally released in 1966. The subtitle is taken from Riot on Sunset Strip ; the film features live performances by two classic garage-rock bands, the Standells and the Chocolate Watchband.
Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 1, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 3, and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 20 also showcase music from Los Angeles; while two of the later CDs in the Pebbles series, Pebbles, Volume 8 and Pebbles, Volume 9 feature bands from throughout Southern California.
This album was released in 1983 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side one
  1. Terry Randall: "S.O.S."
  2. People of Sunset Strip: "Sunset Symphony"
  3. The Sandals: "Tell Us Dylan"
  4. The Chymes: "He's Not There Anymore"
  5. The Bees: "Trip to New Orleans"
  6. The Roosters: "One of These Days"
  7. Tangents: "Hey Joe, Where You Gonna Go?"
  8. Ken & The Fourth Dimension: "Rovin' Heart"
Side two
  1. W.C. Fields Memorial Electric String Band: "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone"
  2. The Satans: "Lines and Squares"
  3. The Dirty Shames: "I Don't Care"
  4. The No-Na-Mee's: "Gotta Hold On"
  5. Opus 1: "Back Seat '38 Dodge"
  6. The Second Helping: "Let Me In"
  7. The Grim Reepers: "Two Souls"
  8. The Nite Walkers: "High Class"

''Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 3: LA '67 / Mondo Hollywood''

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 3: LA '67 / Mondo Hollywood is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Los Angeles. . The subtitle is seemingly taken from Mondo Cane, an influential 1962 documentary film.
Volume 1, Volume 2, and Volume 20 also showcase music from Los Angeles; while two of the later CDs in the Pebbles series, Pebbles, Volume 8 and Pebbles, Volume 9 feature bands from throughout Southern California.
This album was released in 1983 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side one
  1. Giant Sunflower: "February Sunshine", 2:35 — rel. 1967
  2. Limey and the Yanks: "Out of Sight, Out of Mind", 2:18 — rel. 1966
  3. The Search: "Climate", 2:28 rel. 1967
  4. Research 1-6-12: "I Don't Walk there No More", 2:05 rel. 1968
  5. The Lyrics: "Wake up to My Voice", 2:44 — rel. 1968
  6. Kim Fowley: "The Canyon People"
  7. The Flower Children: "Mini-Skirt Blues", 2:05 rel. 1967
  8. Somebody's Chyldren: "I'm Going Back to New York City", 2:00 rel. 1966
Side two
  1. Hunger!: "Colors", 2:00
  2. The Fantastic Zoo: "Light Show", 2:20 — rel. 1967
  3. Time of Your Life: "Ode to a Bad Dream", 2:54
  4. The Human Expression: "Every Night", 2:35
  5. Hamilton Streetcar: "Invisible People", 3:05
  6. The Grains of Sand: "Golden Apples of the Sun", 2:20
  7. The Painted Faces: "I Think I'm Going Mad", 2:08
  8. The Love Exchange: "Swallow the Sun", 2:35 — rel. 1967

''Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 4: Chicago''

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 4: Chicago is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Chicago, Illinois. Two of the later releases among the CDs in the Pebbles series, Pebbles, Volume 6 and Pebbles, Volume 7 also concentrate on Chicago bands.
This album was released in 1983 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side one
  1. The Little Boy Blues: "The Great Train Robbery", 2:38
  2. The Omens: "Searching", 2:24
  3. The Shaprels: "Dare I Weep, Dare I Mourn", 2:45
  4. The Boys: "Come with Me", 2:29
  5. The Misty Blues: "I Feel No Pain", 2:31
  6. The Reasons Why: "All I Really Need Is Love", 2:29
  7. Buzzsaw : "Live in the Springtime", 2:55
  8. The Todds: "I Want Her Back", 2:30
Side two
  1. Group, Inc.: "Like a Woman", 1:58
  2. The Foggy Notions: "Take Me Back and Hold Me", 2:30
  3. The Pattens: "Say Ma, Ma", 1:50
  4. The Malibus: "La Da Da", 2:36
  5. The Delights: "Long Green", 2:20
  6. The Untamed: "Someday Baby", 2:22
  7. Dalek: The Blackstones: "Never Feel the Pain", 2:30
  8. Warners Brothers: "Please Mr. Sullivan", 2:32

''Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 5: Michigan''

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 5: Michigan is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Michigan. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 6 and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 19 are later volumes that feature bands from this state.
This album was released in 1983 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1
  1. The Mussies: "12 O'Clock, July", 3:45
  2. The Roadrunners: "Roadrunner Baby", 3:25
  3. The Unknown: "Shake a Tail Feather", 2:30
  4. The Bossmen: "I'm Ready", 2:10
  5. The Underdogs: "Surprise, Surprise", 2:40
  6. The Run-A-Rounds: "I Couldn't Care Less", 2:20
  7. The Boss Five: "You Cheat Too Much", 2:20
  8. The Rationals: "Turn On", 2:10
Side 2
  1. The Quests: "Shadows in the Night", 2:35
  2. Peter & the Prophets: "Don't Need Your Lovin'" — rel. 1966
  3. The Jammers: "You're Gonna Love Me Too", 1:40
  4. The Undecided?: "I Never Forgot Her", 2:20
  5. The Rationals: "Little Girls Cry", 2:16
  6. The Legends: "I'll Come Again"
  7. The 4 of Us: "Baby Blue", 2:11
  8. The Blues Company: "Experiment in Color", 2:00

Volume 6

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 6 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Michigan. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 5 and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 19 are other volumes in the series featuring bands from this state.
Release data
This album was released in 1984 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. Yorkshires: "And You're Mine", 2:21
  2. The Underdogs: "Friday at the Hideout", 2:10
  3. Jimmy Gilbert: "Believe What I Say", 2:36
  4. Jimmy Gilbert: "So Together We'll Live", 2:20
  5. The 4 of Us: "Feel a Whole Lot Better", 2:11
  6. The Masters of Stonehouse: "If You Treat Me Bad Again", 2:33
  7. Renegades V: "Wine Wine Wine", 2:27
  8. The Bossmen: "Fever of Love", 2:15

Side 2

  1. Blues Co.: "Love Machine", 2:50
  2. The Blokes: "All American Girl"
  3. The Underdogs: "Don't Pretend", 2:38
  4. The Chosen Few: "It Just Don't Rhyme", 2:30
  5. The Bed of Roses: "Hate", 2:20
  6. The Chocolate Pickles: "Hey You", 2:51
  7. The Pleasure Seekers: "Never Thought You'd Leave Me"
  8. Blues Co.: "She's Gone", 2:50

Volume 7

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 7 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Washington and Oregon. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 14 and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 16 are later volumes in the series that feature bands from these states.
This album was released in 1984 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. Jack Bedient & the Chessmen: "Double Whammy"
  2. Jolly Green Giants: "Busy Body" — rel. 1966
  3. H.B. & the Checkmates: "Louise, Louise"
  4. The Wilde Knights: "Just Like Me"
  5. The Chambermen: "Louie Go Home"
  6. Jack Eely & the Courtmen: "Louie, Louie '66"
  7. The Squires: "Don't You Just Know It"
  8. Jack Bedient & the Chessmen: "I Want You to Know"

Side 2

  1. The Sires: "Come to Me Baby"
  2. The Lincolns: "Come Along and Dream" — rel. 1969
  3. The Express: "Long Green"
  4. The Pastels: "Why Don't You Love Me?"
  5. The Night Walkers: "Sticks and Stones"
  6. Mr. Lucky and the Gamblers: "Take a Look at Me"
  7. The Bootmen: "Ain't It the Truth" — rel. 1966
  8. The Rock-N-Souls: "Not Like You"

Volume 8

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 8 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in the South excluding Texas. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 22 is a later volume in the series that features bands from these Southern states.
This album was released in 1984 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. Ravin' Blue: "Love"
  2. Gunga Dins: "Rebecca Rodifer"
  3. The Midknights: "Pain"
  4. Fly by Nites: "Found Love"
  5. The Original Dukes: "Ain't About to Lose My Cool"
  6. Skeptics: "Turn It On"
  7. The Moxies: "I'm Gonna Stay"
  8. The Rogues: "I Don't Need You"

Side 2

  1. The Hazards: "Hey Joe" — rel. 1966
  2. The Vikings: "Come on and Love Me"
  3. The Surrealistic Pillar: "I Like Girls"
  4. The Rugbys: "Walking the Streets Tonight"
  5. The Sants: "Leaving You Baby"
  6. Ravin' Blue: "It's Not Real"
  7. The Guilloteens: "Crying All Over My Time"
  8. Gunga Dins: "No One Cares"

Volume 9

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 9 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Ohio. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 21 is a later volume in the series that features bands from this state.
This album was released in 1984 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. The Deadlys: "On the Road Again"
  2. The Gillian Row: "Gloria"
  3. The Squires: "Batmobile"
  4. The Denims: "Adler Sock, The"
  5. Bocky & the Visions: "The Spirit of '64" — rel. 1964
  6. The Statesmen: "Stop and Get a Ticket"
  7. The Pied Pipers: "Hey Joe"
  8. The Tree Stumps: "Jennie Lee"

Side 2

  1. The Dagenites: "I Don't Want to Try it Again"
  2. The Chylds: "Hey Girl"
  3. The Choir: "I'm Going Home"
  4. The Outcasts: "Loving You, Sometimes"
  5. The Sound Barrier: "Hey Hey"
  6. The Dantes: "Can't Get Enough of Your Love"
  7. The Human Beingz: "Evil Hearted You"
  8. The Possums: "Stepping Stone"

Volume 10

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 10 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Wisconsin. A later volume in the series, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 15 also features bands from this state.
This album was released in 1984 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. The Shag: "Stop and Listen" — rel. 1967
  2. The Wanderer's Best: "The Boat that I Row"
  3. The Young Savages: "The Invaders are Coming"
  4. The Faros: "I'm Cryin'"
  5. Lord Beverley Moss & the Moss Men: "Please Please What's the Matter"
  6. The Noblemen: "Dirty Robber" — rel. 1960
  7. The Hinge: "Come on Up"

Side 2

  1. Jack & the Beanstalks: "Don't Bug Me"
  2. Jack & the Beanstalks: "So Many Times"
  3. The Trodden Path: "Don't Follow Me"
  4. Joey Gee & the Come-Ons: "She's Mean"
  5. The Deverons: "On the Road Again"
  6. The Love Society: "You Know How I Feel"
  7. Rehabilitation Cruise: "I Don't Care What They Say"

Volume 11

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 11 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Texas. This is one of five volumes in the series that collects songs by Texas bands; the others are Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 12, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 13, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 17, and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 23.
This album was released in 1984 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. Larry and the Blue Notes: "In and Out"
  2. The Buccaneers: "You Got What I Want" — rel. 1965
  3. Kit and the Outlaws: "Don't Tread on Me"
  4. The Chants: "Hypnotized"
  5. The Visions: "Route 66"
  6. The Esquires: "Judgment Day"
  7. The Four More: "Problem Child" — rel. 1966

Side 2

  1. Chaz & the Classics: "Girl of the 13th Hour" — rel. 1966
  2. Terry & Tommy: "It Ain't No Good to Love Anybody"
  3. The By Fives: "I Saw You Walking"
  4. The Staffs: "Another Love"
  5. Five of a Kind: "Never Again"
  6. Nobody's Children: "Good Times"
  7. The Bourbons: "Of Old Approximately" — rel. 1967

Volume 12

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 12 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Texas. This is one of five volumes in the series that collects songs by Texas bands; the others are Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 11, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 13, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 17, and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 23.
This album was released in 1984 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. Tommy Jett: "Groovy Little Trip"
  2. The Derby-Hatville: "Turn into Earth"
  3. The Mind's Eye: "Help, I'm Lost"
  4. The New Roadrunners: "Tired of Living"
  5. The Remaining Few: "Painted Air"
  6. The Stereo Shoestring: "On the Road South" — rel. 1968
  7. Thursday's Children: "Air-Conditioned Man" — rel. 1966

Side 2

  1. The Buckle: "I've Got Something on My Mind"
  2. The Brentwoods: "Babe, You Know" — rel. 1967
  3. The Crabs: "Chase Yourself" — rel. 1967
  4. The Trackers: "You Are My World"
  5. The Soul Seekers: "Good Revelations"
  6. The Y'All's: "Run for Your Life"
  7. Leo and the Prophets: "Parking Meter"

Volume 13

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 13 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Texas. This is one of five volumes in the series that collects songs by Texas bands; the others are Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 11, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 12, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 17, and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 23.
This album was released in 1984 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. The Chessmen: "No More"
  2. The Briks: "Foolish Baby"
  3. Robb London & the Rogues: "Gloria"
  4. The Fanatics: "I Will Not Be Lonely"
  5. The Venturie "5": "Good 'n' Bad"
  6. Mustache Wax: "I'm Gonna Get You"
  7. The Bards: "Alibis"

Side 2

  1. The Barons: "Don't Burn It"
  2. Theze Few: "Dynamite" — rel. 1966
  3. The Madison Revue: "Another Man"
  4. The Roots: "Lost One"
  5. The Night Crawlers: "Let's Move"
  6. The Zone V: "I Cannot Lie"
  7. The Moon-Dawgs: "Baby as Time Goes By"

Volume 14

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 14 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Washington and Oregon. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 7 and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 16 are other volumes in the series that feature bands from these states.
This album was released in 1985 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. Lord Dent & His Invaders: "Wolf Call"
  2. The Night People: "Istanbul"
  3. The Volk Brothers: "Wash Don't Soak"
  4. The Paymarks: "Louise"
  5. J. Michael & the Bushmen: "I Need Love"
  6. Merrilee & the Turnabouts: "Tell Me the Truth"
  7. The Talismen: "She Was Good"

Side 2

  1. Sir Raleigh & the Cupons: "Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day"
  2. Jack Bedient & the Chessmen: "Rapunzel"
  3. Tom Thumb & the Casuals: "I Should Know" — rel. 1965
  4. The Scotsmen: "Tuff Enough" — rel. 1965
  5. The Scotsmen: "Sorry, Charlie" — rel. 1965
  6. The Rooks: "Bound to Lose" — rel. 1965
  7. The Rooks: "Gimme a Break" — rel. 1965

Volume 15

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 15 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Wisconsin. An earlier volume in the series, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 10 also features bands from this state.
This album was released in 1985 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. The Baroques: "There's Nothing Left to Do But Cry" - rel. 1967
  2. The Shaprels: "A Fool for Your Lies"
  3. Gord's Horde: "I Don't Care"
  4. The Cannons: "Days Go By"
  5. Family: "I Wanna Do It"
  6. The Wanderer's Rest: "You'll Forget"
  7. The Challengers: "Take a Ride on the Jefferson Airplane"

Side 2

  1. The Mustard Men: "I Lost My Baby"
  2. The Spacemen: "Same Old Grind"
  3. The Impalas: "Spoonful"
  4. The Mid-Knighters: "Charlena"
  5. Joey Gee & the Come-Ons: "You Know – 'Til the End of Time"
  6. Bill Allan & the Fugitives: "Come on and Clap"
  7. The Medallions: "Leave Me Alone"
  8. The Rehabilitation Cruise: "Mini Skirts"

Volume 16

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 16 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Washington and Oregon. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 7 and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 14 are earlier volumes in the series that feature bands from these states.
This album was released in 1985 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. The Raymarks: "Work Song" — rel. 1964
  2. — rel. 1965
  3. The Unusuals: "I'm Walkin' Babe"
  4. Rocky & His Friends: "Riot City"
  5. The Dominions: "I Need Her" — rel. 1967
  6. The Bumps: "Hey Girl" — rel. 1967
  7. The Live Five: "Move Over and Let Me Fly"
  8. The Express: "You Gotta Understand"

Side 2

  1. The Navarros: "Tomorrow Is Another Day" — rel. 1967
  2. The Gentlemen Wild: "You Gotta Leave"
  3. The Wheel of Fortune: "Before You Leave" — rel. 1967
  4. Pembrook Ltd.: "Sleepy John"
  5. The City Zu: "Too Much, Too Soon, Too Fast"
  6. The United Travel Service: "Wind and Stone"
  7. International Brick: "You Should Be So High"

Volume 17

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 17 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, of recordings that were released in Texas. This is one of five volumes in the series that collects songs by Texas bands; the others are Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 11, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 12, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 13 and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 23.
The album was released in 1985 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. The Sparkles: "The U. T."
  2. S. J. & the Crossroads: "Ooh Poo Pah Doo"
  3. S. J. & the Crossroads: "The Darkest Hour "
  4. The Souncations: "Exit"
  5. The Visions: "Humpty Dumpty"
  6. The Spectrum: "Bald Headed Woman"
  7. The Gentle'men: "Come On " — rel. 1966

Side 2

  1. Kempy & the Guardians: "Love for a Price"
  2. The Roks: "Hey Joe"
  3. Lost Generation: "They Tell Me"
  4. The Spades: "We Sell Soul"
  5. Neal Ford and the Fanatics: "Bitter Bells"
  6. The Iguanas: "I'm Leaving You Baby"

Volume 18

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 18 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Colorado. This is the only state featured in this series that is limited to only one LP.
This album was released in 1985 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. The Astronauts: "Come along Baby" — rel. 1962
  2. The Soul: "Have it All Your Way"
  3. The Trolls: "I Don't Recall"
  4. The Trolls: "Stupid Girl"
  5. The Poor: "She's Got the Time " — rel. 1967
  6. The Soothsayers: "I Don't Know" — rel. 1966
  7. The Moonrakers: "I Don't Believe"
  8. Sur Royal Da Count: "Scream Mother Scream"

Side 2

  1. Our Gang: "Careless Love"
  2. The Moonrakers: "Baby Please Don't Go"
  3. The Moonrakers: "I'm All Right"
  4. The Lidos: "Since I Last Saw You"
  5. The Rainy Daze: "Fe Fi Fo Fum" — rel. 1967
  6. The Doppler Effect: "God Is Alive in Argentina"
  7. The Monocles: "Psychedelic " — rel. 1966
  8. The Elopers: "Music to Smoke Bananas By" — rel. 1967

Volume 19

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 19 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Michigan. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 5 and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 6 are earlier volumes in the series featuring bands from this state.
This album was released in 1985 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. The Tempests: "Look Away" — rel. 1963
  2. The Saharas: "This Mornin'"
  3. The Decisions: "Tears, Tears"
  4. The Royal Shandels: "Be Careful with Your Car-Full"
  5. The JuJus: "I'm Really Sorry"
  6. The French Church: "Without Crying" — rel. 1966
  7. The Oxford 5: "Gloria"

Side 2

  1. The Iguanas: "Again and Again"
  2. The Beaubiens: "Time Passed"
  3. The Bells of Rhymny: "She'll be Back"
  4. The Chessmen: "You Can't Catch Me"
  5. The French Church: "Slapneck 1943"
  6. The Assortment: "Bless Our Hippie Home"
  7. The Orange Wedge: "From the Tomb to the Womb"

Volume 20

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 20 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series; it is subtitled L.A., Part 4 and features recordings that were released in Los Angeles. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 1, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2, and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 3 also showcase music from Los Angeles; while two of the later CDs in the Pebbles series, Pebbles, Volume 8 and Pebbles, Volume 9 feature bands from throughout Southern California.
This album was released in 1985 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. Rain: "E.S.P." — rel. 1966
  2. The Mugwumps: "Bald Headed Woman"
  3. The Green Beans: "Who Needs You"
  4. The Gigolos: "She's My Baby"
  5. The Human Expression: "Calm Me Down"
  6. The Rumblers: "Don't Need You No More"
  7. Aftermath: "Gloria"

Side 2

  1. The Agents: "Gotta Help Me" — rel. 1965
  2. The Avengers: "It's Hard to Hide"
  3. The Avengers: "Open Your Eyes"
  4. The Bees: "Forget Me Girl"
  5. The Dovers: "The Third Eye" — rel. 1966
  6. The No-Na-Mees: "Just Wanna Be Myself"
  7. The Last Word: "Sleepy Hollow"

Volume 21

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 21 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Ohio. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 9 is an earlier volume in the series that features bands from this state.
This album was released in 1985 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. Richard Pash & the Backdoor Society: "I'm the Kind"
  2. The Unknown Kind: "Who Cares"
  3. It's Them: "Baby I Still Want Your Lovin'" -- rel. 1966
  4. The Epics: "White Collar Home"
  5. The Endless: "Prevailing Darkness"
  6. The Endless: "Tomorrow's Song"
  7. The Beau Denturies: "Straight Home"

Side 2

  1. The Pictorian Skiffuls: "In Awhile" – rel. 1965
  2. Baron Thomas & the Blue Crystals: "Tension"
  3. The Panics: "Treat Me Right"
  4. The Hazards: "Tinted Green"
  5. The Wild Thing: "A.C.I.D."
  6. The Four O'Clock Balloon: "Dark Cobble Street" – rel. 1967
  7. The Young Generation: "Paperback Minds"

Volume 22

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 22 is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in the South excluding Texas. Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 8 is an earlier volume in the series that features bands from these Southern states.
This album was released in 1985 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. Daze of the Week: "One Night Stand" — rel. 1966
  2. Dick Watson 5: "Cold Clear World"
  3. The Nomads: "Time Remains"
  4. Creatures, Inc.: "Letters of Love"
  5. Evil Enc. Group: "Hey You"
  6. Evil Enc. Group: "The Point Is"
  7. The Flys: "Reality Composition No. 1"

Side 2

  1. The Counts IV : "Spoonful" — rel. 1967
  2. Jimmy & the Offbeats : "Stronger than Dirt"
  3. Jimmy & the Offbeats: "I Ain't No Miracle Worker"
  4. The Rondels: "One More Chance"
  5. Rick & Ronnie: "Don't Do Me this Way"
  6. The 5: "I'm No Good"
  7. The Countdowns: "Cover of Night"

Volume 23

Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 23 is the final compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Texas. This is one of five volumes in the series that collects songs by Texas bands; the others are Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 11, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 12, Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 13, and Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 17.
This album was released in 1986 as an LP by AIP Records.

Track listing

Side 1

  1. The Wind: "Don't Take Your Love Away"
  2. The Lost Generation: "Let Me Out"
  3. Gaylon Ladd: "Her Loving Way" — rel. 1965
  4. Kenny Wayne & the Kamotions: "A Better Day's a Comin'"
  5. Larry Mack: "Last Day of the Dragon" — rel. 1966
  6. Wilshire Express: "Lose Your Money "
  7. Jimmy C. & the Chelsea Five: "Leave Me Alone"

Side 2

  1. The Blox: "Hangin' Out"
  2. Gaylon Ladd: "Repulsive Situation"
  3. Sterling Damon: "Rejected" — rel. 1966
  4. The Shayds: "Search the Sun"
  5. The Children: "Enough of What I Need"
  6. Sweet Smoke: "Morning Dew" — rel. 1968