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"To fully understand and appreciate a band like the 13th Floor Elevators, one had to see them play live, preferably more than once--the reason being that no two Elevators shows were ever alike, ranging from brilliantly euphoric to unbelievably catastrophic. Of course, the unevenness of their performances was due to one small but powerful thing called LSD, which the band took in copious amounts prior to each show (often charitably passing it out to members of the audience as well). For the Elevators this was a way of life, for which they (particularly lead singer and guitarist Roky Erickson) would notoriously soon pay. This collection of live tracks gives those of us who weren't there during those halcyon days of psychedelia, a taste of just what lofty heights (and hellish depths) the Elevators were capable of reaching. The performances are taken from three sources: 'Roller Coaster,' 'You're Gonna Miss Me' and 'Tried to Hide' from a rockin' appearance on a local Dallas/Ft. Worth television show in the spring of 1966, 'Don't Fall Down', 'Kingdom Of Heaven,' 'She Lives In A Time of Her Own' and 'I've Got Levitation' from a notoriously shambolic gig in Houston in 1967, and the remaining eight tracks from a series of stellar performances at San Francisco's Avalon Ballroom in autumn of 1966." On 180 gram vinyl.
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2014 release. This collection of live tracks gives those of us who weren't there during those halcyon days of psychedelia, a taste of just what lofty heights (and hellish depths) the Elevators were capable of reaching. The performances are taken from three sources: "Roller Coaster", "You're Gonna Miss Me" and "Tried to Hide" from a rockin' appearance on a local Dallas / Ft. Worth television show in the spring of 1966, "Don't Fall Down", "Kingdom Of Heaven", "She Lives In A Time of Her Own" and "I've Got Levitation" from a notoriously shambolic gig in Houston in 1967, and the remaining eight tracks from a series of stellar performances at San Francisco's Avalon Ballroom in autumn of 1966.
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IALP 005LP
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2015 repress; exact repro reissue of their 2nd album, originally released in 1967.
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IALP 005HLP
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2015 repress; 180 gram exact repro reissue of their 2nd album, originally released in 1967.
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IALP 005CLP
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Red colored vinyl reissue of their 2nd album, originally released in 1967.
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IALP 001LP
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2016 repress. Stereo version. Exact repro of their first album, originally released in 1966.
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IALP 001HLP
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Stereo version on 180 gram vinyl. Exact repro of their first album, originally released in 1966.
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IALP 001CLP
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On red vinyl. Stereo version. Exact repro of their first album, originally released in 1966.
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2003 reissue. "This enhanced re-issue includes ten highly desirable bonus tracks in the form of live versions of eight songs from the group's debut album, recorded in Texas and San Francisco, an instrumental version of 'Levitation,' as well as a previously unreleased studio gem, 'I Don't Ever Want To Come Down.' One of the pioneer psychedelic groups of the '60s, The 13th Floor Elevators released four remarkable albums on the highly-regarded Texan label, International Artists. Fronted by the legendary and truly eccentric visionary Roky Erickson, the group has enjoyed sizeable cult status ever since their ground-breaking single, 'You're Gonna Miss Me' made the U.S. charts in 1966. Their first two albums are widely recognized as being landmarks of their era. The group's second album for International Artists, 1967's Easter Everywhere is essentially an extension of the sound of their debut album. Another bona fide psychedelic classic, its standout tracks include the eight minute epic 'Slip Inside This House' and an inspired cover of Bob Dylan's '(It's All Over Now) Baby Blue.'"
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SPA 14596
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"This CD features great rare live recordings at the Avalon Ballroom (San Francisco), at La Maison (Houston) in 1966 and some tracks from the 1976 concert at the 'Sleeping Lay Café' in Fairfax. Contains comprehensive liner notes and exclusive rare photos." Also features 3 solo Roky tracks, live at the Sleeping Lady Cafe, 1976. A mish-mash of stuff, rather unattractively packaged, in that legendary Spalax half-hearted fashion. Does feature real ghetto graph on the front cover (underneath the word "Debacle" no less), a theoretical first for the Elevators discography.
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