On October 17, 1966, “International Artists” label released “The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators” the debut 13th Floor Elevators studio album. It was recorded January – October 1966, at “Sumet Sound Studios” In Dallas, Texas, and was produced by Lelan Rogers and Gordon Bynum..

Personnel:

• Roky Erickson – vocals, rhythm guitar
• Stacy Sutherland – lead guitar
• Tommy Hall – amplified jug
• Benny Thurman – bass
• Ronnie Leatherman – bass
• John Ike Walton – drums, percussion
• Bob Sullivan – recording, engineer, mixing

Track listing:

1. You Don’t Know (How Young You Are) – Powell St. John
2. Through the Rhythm – Tommy Hall, Stacy Sutherland
3. Monkey Island – Powell St. John
4. Roller Coaster – Tommy Hall, Roky Erickson
5. Fire Engine – Tommy Hall, Stacy Sutherland, Roky Erickson
6. Reverberation – Tommy Hall, Stacy Roky Erickson
7. Tried to Hide – Tommy Hall, Stacy Sutherland
8. You’re Gonna Miss Me – Roky Erickson
9. I’ve Seen Your Face Before (Splash 1) – Tommy Hall, Roky Erickson
10. Don’t Fall Down – Tommy Hall, Roky Erickson
11. The Kingdom of Heaven (Is Within You) – Powell St. John