On November 7, 1966, “Cameo-Parkway” label released “96 Tears” the debut Mysterians (The) album. It was recorded March – September 1966, and was produced by Neil Bogart and Rudy Martinez.

Personnel:

• Rudy Martinez – vocals
• Bobby Balderrama– lead guitar
• Frank Rodriguez – organ
• Frank Lugo – bass guitar
• Fernando Aguilar – bass guitar
• Eddie Serrato – drums
• Joel Fein– engineer
• Douglas Fiske – art direction
• Bob Dell – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Rudy Martinez, except where noted.

1. I Need Somebody
2. Stormy Monday – T-Bone Walker
3. You’re Telling Me Lies
4. Ten O’ Clock
5. Set Aside
6. Up Side
7. 8 Teen
8. Don’t Tease Me
9. Don’t Break This Heart of Mine
10. Why Me
11. Midnight Hour
12. 96 Tears