The Highs in the Mid-Sixties series is a group of 23 compilation albums of garage rock and psychedelic
rock recordings that were issued by AIP Records in the mid-1980s.This series is a companion to the Pebbles series of similar music; the title is technically preceded by "Pebbles Presents:". The title sounds like it might have come from a weather report, although "Highs" intends to mean "the best" (and is also an apparent drug reference), while the recordings on these albums were originally released in the mid-1960s.
A spin-off of the Pebbles series, Highs in the Mid Sixties assembles yet more rare garage rock
recordings, the difference being that each volume focuses upon a city or region such as Los Angeles, Texas, or Michigan. This does provide a public service of sorts by assembling and reissuing hordes of rare singles that would be impossible for any one individual to acquire on his or her own.
Unlike the Pebbles series – which has been released over an extended period of time by several record
labels and in a variety of formats – the 23 albums in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series were released only as LPs and in a short time span of 1983 to 1986 (in fact, the 23rd album is the only 1986 release). This is one of the fastest series of releases among garage rock compilation albums. By way of example, the 28 LPs in the Pebbles series were released between 1978 and 1988, and the 20 LPs in the Rubble series were released between 1984 and 2002.
I give you this rare collection (Of 23 Albums) in excellent sound quality (60's Original sound), but not at the highest MP3 or FLAC level, due to copyright reasons. If you really want it you can buy it!
VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOLUME 17 - TEXAS PART 4
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10026
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 17
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
A1. The Sparkles – The U.T.
A2. S.J. & The Crossroads – Ooh Poo Pah Doo
A3. S.J. & The Crossroads – Darkest Hour
A4. The Souncations – Exit
A5. The Visions – Humpty Dumpty
A6. The Spectrum – Bald Headed Woman
A7. The Gentlemen – Come On (If You Can)
SIDE B.
B1. Kempy & The Guardians – Love For A Price
B2. The Roks – Hey Joe
B3. The Lost Generation – They Tell Me
B4. The Spades – We Sell Soul
B5. Neal Ford & The Fanatics – Bitter Bells
B6. The Iguanas – Leaving You Baby
NOTES
Volume 17 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series. Fourth of 5 Texas volumes.
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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOLUME 18 - COLORADO
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10027
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 18
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
A1. The Astronauts – Come Along Baby
A2. The Soul – Have It All Your Way
A3. The Trolls – I Don't Recall
A4. The Trolls – Stupid Girl
A5. The Poor – She's Got The Time (She's Got The Changes)
A6. The Soothsayers – I Don't Know
A7. The Moonrakers – I Don't Believe
A8. Sur Royal Da Count – Scream Mother Scream
SIDE B.
B1. Our Gang – Careless Love
B2. The Moonrakers – Baby Please Don't Go
B3. The Moonrakers – I'm All Right
B4. The Lidos – Since I Last Saw You
B5. The Rainy Daze – Fe Fi Fo Fum
B6. The Doppler Effect – God Is Alive In Argentina
B7. The Monocles – Psychedelic (That's Where It's At)
B8. The Elopers – Music To Smoke Bananas By
NOTES
Volume 18 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.
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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOLUME 19 - MICHIGAN PART 3
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10028
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 19
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
A1. The Tempests – Look Away
A2. The Saharas – This Mornin'
A3. The Decisions – Tears, Tears
A4. The Royal Shandels – Be Careful With Your Carful
A5. The Ju Ju's – I'm Really Sorry
A6. The French Church – Without Crying
A7. The Oxford 5 – Gloria
SIDE B.
B1. The Iguanas – Again And Again
B2. The Beaubiens – Times Passed
B3. The Bells Of Rhymny – She'll Be Back
B4. The Chessmen – You Can't Catch Me
B5. The French Church – Slapneck 1943
B6. The Assortment – Bless Our Hippy Home
B7. The Orange Wedge – From The Womb To The Tomb
NOTES
Volume 19 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.
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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE MID SIXTIES VOLUME 20 - L.A. PART 4
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10029
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 20
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
A1. Rain – E.S.P.
A2. The Mugwumps – Bald Headed Woman
A3. The Green Beans – Who Needs You
A4. The Gigolos – She's My Baby
A5. The Human Expression – Calm Me Down
A6. The Rumblers – I Don't Need You No More
A7. Aftermath – Gloria
SIDE B.
B1. The Agents – Gotta Help Me
B2. The Avengers – It's Hard To Hide
B3. The Avengers – Open Your Eyes
B4. The Bees – Forget Me Girl
B5. The Dovers – The Third Eye
B6. The No-Na-Mees – Just Wanna Be Myself
B7. The Last Word – Sleepy Hollow
NOTES
Volume 20 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.
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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE NID SIXTIES VOLUME 21 - OHIO PART 2
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10030
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 21
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A1. The Backdoor Society – I'm The Kind
A2. The Unknown Kind – Who Cares
A3. It's Them – Baby I Still Want Your Lovin'
A4. The Epics – White Collar House
A5. The Endless – Prevailing Darkness
A6. The Endless – Tomorrow's Song
A7. The Beau Denturies – Straight Home
SIDE B.
B1. The Pictorian Skiffuls – In A While
B2. Baron Thomas & The Blue Crystals – Tension
B3. The Panicks – Treat Me Right
B4. The Hazards – Tinted Green
B5. The Wild Things – Another Colored Ink Drawing
B6. The Four O'Clock Balloon – Dark Cobble Street
B7. Thee Young Generation – Paperback Minds
NOTES
Volume 21 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.
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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE NID SIXTIES VOLUME 22 - THE SOUTH PART 2
Label: AIP Records – AIP 10031
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 22
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
A1. Daze Of The Week – One Night Stand
A2. The Dick Watson Five – Cold Clear World
A3. The Nomads – Time Remains
A4. Creatures, Inc. – Letters Of Love
A5. Evil Enc. Group – Hey You
A6. Evil Enc. Group – The Point Is
A7. The Flys – Reality Composition No. 1
SIDE B.
B1. The Counts IV – Spoonful
B2. Jimmy & The Offbeats – Stronger Than Dirt
B3. Jimmy & The Offbeats – I Ain't No Miracle Worker
B4. The Rondells – One More Chance
B5. Rick & Ronnie – Don't Do Me This Way
B6. The 5 – I'm No Good
B7. The Countdowns – Cover Of Night
NOTES
Volume 22 of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.
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VARIOUS - HIGHS IN THE NID SIXTIES VOLUME 23 - TEXAS PART 5
Label:AIP Records – AIP 10038
Series: Highs In The Mid Sixties – Volume 23
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock
A1. The Wind – Don't Take Your Love Away
A2. The Lost Generation – Let Me Out
A3. Gaylon Ladd – Her Loving Way
A4. Kenny Wayne & The Kamotions – A Better Day's A Comin'
A5. Larry Mack – Last Day Of The Dragon
A6. Wilshire Express – Lose Your Money
A7. Jimmy C. & The Chelsea Five – Leave Me Alone
SIDE B.
B1. The Blox – Hangin' Out
B2. Gaylon Ladd – Repulsive Situation
B3. Sterling Damon – Rejected
B4. The Shayds – Search The Sun
B5. The Children – Enough Of What I Need
B6. Sweet Smoke – Morning Dew
NOTES
The final volume in this series of 23 regional volumes in the Pebbles series.
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