the psychedelic sounds of (half speed mastered-MONO VERSION)

• LP facsimile of the original sleeve & artwork faithfully reproduced in reverse board finish – no bar code etc.
• 4-side insert featuring rare band photos closest to the time of recording & recording sessions info
• New 96KHZ-24bit transfer from earliest source
• Facsimile MONO edition
• Half Speed lacquers cut at AIR Studios by Barry Grint
• This edition supersedes all previous editions – including the collector’s holy-grail: the original mono pressing, which has recently fetched over $4,500+

Featuring the hit singles “You’re Gonna Miss Me” and “Reverberation,” this album stands as a true landmark in rock history.

Groundbreaking on release, it didn’t just define psychedelic rock—it also helped set the stage for punk a decade later, influencing everyone from Led Zeppelin to The Cramps. First issued in November 1966, the record has only grown in stature and is now recognised worldwide as the first bona fide psychedelic rock album.

This edition is a facsimile of the original mono mix, faithfully recreating what was pressed in 1966. It captures the authentic sound—and transformative power—of The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators.

The mono pressing is especially prized for its bold, uncompromising, solid-sounding mix. Every stage of this reissue and the digitisation process has been handled with meticulous care to preserve even the finest nuances. Multiple 96kHz/24-bit passes were made using a valve signal at minus ten decibels to reduce turntable rumble and identify the best transfer. No rebalancing or EQ was applied. A half-speed master was then cut at AIR Mastering, followed by a test pressing dubbed using the same method, with dynamic range compared directly to the original. The result: a pressing that sounds even better than the first edition.

Track Listing:

SIDE A
• You’re Gonna Miss Me
• Roller Coaster
• Splash One (Now I’m Home)
• Reverberation (Doubt)
• Don’t Fall Down
SIDE B
• Fire Engine
• Through The Rhythm
• You Don’t Know
• Kingdom Of Heaven
• Monkey Island
• Tried to Hide