{"title":"13th Floor Elevators","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout 13th Floor Elevators\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 13th Floor Elevators formed in Austin, Texas in late 1965. The founding lineup included Roky Erickson (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Tommy Hall (electric jug, lyrics), Stacy Sutherland (lead guitar), Benny Thurman (bass), and John Ike Walton (drums). The band was active from 1965 to 1969, with brief reformation activity in 1977, 1984, and a notable 2015 reunion show in Austin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 13th Floor Elevators are widely credited as pioneers of psychedelic rock and as the first band to publicly describe their own music as psychedelic, with the term reportedly appearing on their business cards as early as January 1966. Their sound combined garage rock energy with Roky Erickson's distinctive howling vocals, Stacy Sutherland's reverb-soaked guitar, and Tommy Hall's unusual amplified electric jug. The band drew on rock and roll, blues, R\u0026amp;B, and country, and their lyrics frequently referenced altered states of consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (1966, International Artists)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster Everywhere (1967, International Artists)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive (1968, International Artists)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBull of the Woods (1969, International Artists)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal International Artists pressings of The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators and Easter Everywhere are among the most sought-after items in the band's catalog. Charly Records and other labels have issued numerous reissues and compilations over the decades, including expanded box set editions covering studio sessions and live recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to 13th Floor Elevators most often start with The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (1966), which contains the band's best-known song You're Gonna Miss Me. Easter Everywhere (1967) is the common second entry point. \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/psych-garage-vinyl-records\"\u003ePsych \u0026amp; Garage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1960s-vinyl-records\"\u003e1960s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-13th-floor-elevators-houston-music-theatre-live-vinyl-rsd-25","title":"Houston Music Theatre, Live LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally intended to be the band's 2nd LP, now released for the 1st time on a mono mix, meticulously restored to it's intended form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540764897463,"sku":"210000096649","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/13thfloor.jpg?v=1781154186"},{"product_id":"13th-floor-elevators-easter-everywhere-psychedelic-color-vinyl","title":"Easter Everywhere 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second studio album from the ultimate 60's psych band out of Texas. Feels like a karmic death\/birth cycle. Features my favorite version of \"It's All Over Now Baby Blue\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541063807159,"sku":"210000087475","price":48.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4151669-3158791.jpg?v=1781155266"},{"product_id":"the-13th-floor-elevators-13-of-the-best-cd","title":"13 Of The Best CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 13th Floor Elevators cut through the haze of the '60s with riffs that feel like barbed wire, carving into the psych and garage scene. \"You're Gonna Miss Me\" hits with a force that lingers, while the chaos of tracks like \"(I've Got) Levitation\" is a shock to the senses. Their sound remains vibrant and unsettling, an echo of a time that won't soften.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785661821111,"sku":"210000095563","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4411273-3337738.jpg?v=1783045582"},{"product_id":"13th-floor-elevators-bull-of-the-woods-vinyl-rsd-bf-23","title":"Bull of the Woods LP","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785707729079,"sku":"210000085176","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"the-13th-floor-elevators-easter-everywhere-vinyl-half-speed-master","title":"Easter Everywhere LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 13th Floor Elevators' Easter Everywhere LP features half-speed mastering for improved sound quality. This edition replicates the original sleeve in gold ink, making it appealing for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785743904951,"sku":"210000092687","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4339262-3337844.jpg?v=1783045789"},{"product_id":"13th-floor-elevators-13-of-the-best-vinyl","title":"13 of the best...LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the legacy of the 13th Floor Elevators with \"13 of the best...LP,\" a carefully curated collection featuring their most iconic tracks, including \"You're Gonna Miss Me\" and \"(I've Got) Levitation.\" This 180-gram colored vinyl LP is engineered from the original multitrack tapes, ensuring the purest sound that honors the band's pioneering spirit of psych rock. With sleeve notes by historian Paul Drummond, this release serves as both a powerful retrospective and a tantalizing sampler for fans new and old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785767202999,"sku":"210000095557","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4412730-3337770.jpg?v=1783045861"},{"product_id":"the-13th-floor-elevators-psychedelic-sounds-of-the-13th-floor-elevators-vinyl","title":"Psychedelic Sounds Of The 13th Floor Elevators LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 13th Floor Elevators' \"Psychedelic Sounds\" stands as a pivotal release in the landscape of 1960s psychedelic rock, embodying a spirit of cultural experimentation. This facsimile mono edition astutely preserves the original artwork and sound, infusing energy into tracks like \"You're Gonna Miss Me\" and \"Reverberation (Doubt).\" The meticulous half-speed mastering process enhances the mix's integrity, ensuring that every detail is vivid and authentic. For those who respect the nuances of this music, the restoration honors the band's innovative legacy and reflects their significant impact on subsequent genres.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785773691063,"sku":"210000092639","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4411276-3337712.jpg?v=1783045878"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/13th-floor-elevators.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}