Sunshine Pop

NY Psychedelic Art Rock! Touted as the “new Doors,” Ars Nova’s second release shows the band genre-bending jazz and heavy psychedelia in a style that’s their own. Shifting from a largely classical centric sound, this was the group’s last album before going their separate ways. Pressed on pink vinyl! Sunshine & Shadows takes the baroque-meets-psych sound of the debut and turns a bit more to the psych side. The stately brass interludes are gone, but horns still figure prominently in the mix....

Preorder now! This title will be available June 14th, 2024. Please note that orders containing any items that are on preorder will ship in full when all items are in stock. NY Psychedelic Art Rock! Touted as the “new Doors,” Ars Nova’s second release shows the band genre-bending jazz and heavy psychedelia in a style that’s their own. Shifting from a largely classical centric sound, this was the group’s last album before going their separate ways. Pressed on pink vinyl! Sunshine & Shadows takes...

Classical infused psych from NY groovers Ars Nova! Through their creative use of medieval modes, hook-driven pop, & trombone, Ars Nova delivers psychedelia within a classical & prog rock lens, a style that’s their own, yet recalls bands like Left Banke, Honeybus, and Aphrodite’s Child - all who were experimenting with the short-lived baroque pop craze. Pressed on green vinyl! Ars Nova was something totally different for the musical ears of 1968, and still sounds fresh and exciting today, when...

Classical infused psych from NY groovers Ars Nova! Through their creative use of medieval modes, hook-driven pop, & trombone, Ars Nova delivers psychedelia within a classical & prog rock lens, a style that’s their own, yet recalls bands like Left Banke, Honeybus, and Aphrodite’s Child - all who were experimenting with the short-lived baroque pop craze. Pressed on green vinyl! Ars Nova was something totally different for the musical ears of 1968, and still sounds fresh and exciting today, when...

Psychedelic rock from Minneapolis psych madmen Jokers Wild! Includes all of their rare singles, plus 15 more originally unreleased mind-melting cuts - complete with slide whistle! When looking through the amount of outta-this-world acid-tinged, garage and psychedelic rock that came out of Minneapolis during the 1960s, it wouldn’t be too far-fetched to assume that there was something in the water. Their sound was unlike any other Minneapolis ‘60s band – a true feat during that time. Though the...

Psychedelic rock from Minneapolis psych madmen Jokers Wild! Includes all of their rare singles, plus 15 more originally unreleased mind-melting cuts - complete with slide whistle! When looking through the amount of outta-this-world acid-tinged, garage and psychedelic rock that came out of Minneapolis during the 1960s, it wouldn’t be too far-fetched to assume that there was something in the water. Their sound was unlike any other Minneapolis ‘60s band – a true feat during that time. Though the...

Direct from Sandy’s tape archive, these DIY bedroom demos feature his layered harmonies, harpsichord and guitar - all recorded during his time with the Millennium. Though unreleased and hidden away at the time they were recorded, these demos finally get their due! Includes new liner notes & photos! The CD has 7 bonus tracks! Sandy seemed to be in the eye of the kaleidoscopic tornado that was swirling and twirling around L.A. … so why didn’t these songs surface all those years ago? It certainly...

Direct from Sandy’s tape archive, these DIY bedroom demos feature his layered harmonies, harpsichord and guitar - all recorded during his time with the Millennium. Though unreleased and hidden away at the time they were recorded, these demos finally get their due! Includes new liner notes & photos! The CD has 7 bonus tracks! Sandy seemed to be in the eye of the kaleidoscopic tornado that was swirling and twirling around L.A. … so why didn’t these songs surface all those years ago? It certainly...

This group of Ole Miss grads feature Jim Weatherly (writer of “Midnight Train to Georgia”) and is often likened to the Association for their soft, trippy sound. “Everything about this well-crafted fusion of sunshine pop and gentle psychedelia is geared towards accenting all things melodic” - Grahame Bent (Record Collector) Reissued on LP for the first time! Produced by Clark Burroughs (who went on to arrange the Association), the stunning one-two punch songs "It's Gonna Take A Lot" and "We...

This group of Ole Miss grads feature Jim Weatherly (writer of “Midnight Train to Georgia”) and is often likened to the Association for their soft, trippy sound. “Everything about this well-crafted fusion of sunshine pop and gentle psychedelia is geared towards accenting all things melodic” - Grahame Bent (Record Collector) Reissued on LP for the first time! Produced by Clark Burroughs (who went on to arrange the Association), the stunning one-two punch songs "It's Gonna Take A Lot" and "We...

This group of Ole Miss grads feature Jim Weatherly (writer of “Midnight Train to Georgia”) and is often likened to the Association for their soft, trippy sound. “Everything about this well-crafted fusion of sunshine pop and gentle psychedelia is geared towards accenting all things melodic” - Grahame Bent (Record Collector) Reissued on LP for the first time! Produced by Clark Burroughs (who went on to arrange the Association), the stunning one-two punch songs "It's Gonna Take A Lot" and "We...

Way out sounds from San Francisco’s Mojo Men! There Goes My Mind finds the Mojo Men in full control of their high-wire blend of boy-girl vocals. Abetted principally by sparkling keyboard wizardry, winsome vocals, and lavish guitars, this is your ticket to one of West Coast’s best psychedelic garage bands.  Considering all the wonderfully buoyant material they tracked for Warner Brothers in the ‘60s, it’s puzzling the label never pulled the trigger on an album by San Francisco’s Mojo Men....

Way out sounds from San Francisco’s Mojo Men! There Goes My Mind finds the Mojo Men in full control of their high-wire blend of boy-girl vocals. Abetted principally by sparkling keyboard wizardry, winsome vocals, and lavish guitars, this is your ticket to one of West Coast’s best psychedelic garage bands. Considering all the wonderfully buoyant material they tracked for Warner Brothers in the ‘60s, it’s puzzling the label never pulled the trigger on an album by San Francisco’s Mojo Men. They’d...

Pre through post-Millennium Curt & Sandy! These newly discovered unheard compositions of solar euphony are highlighted by Boettcher’s angelic vocals and Salisbury’s catchy, confectionary melodies. A showcase of premium West Coast sunshine pop! During the summer of 1966, Sandy Salisbury arrived on the Sunset Strip in his VW Bug. Knowing little of the mainland from his childhood home of Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i, he became friends with his next door neighbor, who invited him to a party.  At that...

Pre through post-Millennium Curt & Sandy! These newly discovered unheard compositions of solar euphony are highlighted by Boettcher’s angelic vocals and Salisbury’s catchy, confectionary melodies. A showcase of premium West Coast sunshine pop! During the summer of 1966, Sandy Salisbury arrived on the Sunset Strip in his VW Bug. Knowing little of the mainland from his childhood home of Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i, he became friends with his next door neighbor, who invited him to a party.  At that...

A Foray Of ‘60s Pop Singles! Weaving magical love-ballad sounds with hipper, Sgt. Pepper-era styles, Jon & Robin hit the national Top Twenty with the infectious “Do It Again a Little Bit Slower.” Their singles, ever whimsical and glib, encapsulate that mid-60s foot-tapping beat just before it went out of style. Pressed on colored vinyl! In their strikingly ephemeral existence, Jon & Robin released two albums and over a dozen singles, hitting the national Top 20 once and scoring a couple of...

A Foray Of ‘60s Pop Singles! Weaving magical love-ballad sounds with hipper, Sgt. Pepper-era styles, Jon & Robin hit the national Top Twenty with the infectious “Do It Again a Little Bit Slower.” Their singles, ever whimsical and glib, encapsulate that mid-60s foot-tapping beat just before it went out of style.  In their strikingly ephemeral existence, Jon & Robin released two albums and over a dozen singles, hitting the national Top 20 once and scoring a couple of regional hits. Behind...

A sunshine pop delight with equal parts psych, folk-rock, and even a little garage!Taking its title from their mind-liquefying 12 minute psych opus, this expanded edition of Not The Freeze combines the cuts from the coveted sole LP pressing with additional tracks. Your spiritual guide on this journey from the frontal lobe to the cerebellum is Mike Stax, the author of Swim Through The Darkness, his book about Craig Smith aka Maitreya Kali, leader of the Arkade! While the first Sundazed release...

A sunshine pop delight with equal parts psych, folk-rock, and even a little garage!Taking its title from their mind-liquefying 12 minute psych opus, this expanded edition of Not The Freeze combines the cuts from the coveted sole LP pressing with additional tracks that were previously only available on CD. Your spiritual guide on this journey from the frontal lobe to the cerebellum is Mike Stax, the author of Swim Through The Darkness, his book about Craig Smith aka Maitreya Kali, leader of the...

Combining soft sunshine-pop harmonies with complex, acid-tinged arrangements, this ‘69 concept album features the work of ex-Gestures member Dale Menten! The-album-turned-rock-opera became a huge hit, full of ethereal ballads, mind-bending solos and enough hammond organ that’ll leave your head spinning! “One day, the Castaways approached me and asked if I’d like to do an album with them.” Both Minnesota natives, Dale knew of the Castaways from his days with the Gestures, and remained friends...

Combining soft sunshine-pop harmonies with complex, acid-tinged arrangements, this ‘69 concept album features the work of ex-Gestures member Dale Menten! The-album-turned-rock-opera became a huge hit, full of ethereal ballads, mind-bending solos and enough hammond organ that’ll leave your head spinning! “One day, the Castaways approached me and asked if I’d like to do an album with them.” Both Minnesota natives, Dale knew of the Castaways from his days with the Gestures, and remained friends...

This sunshiny day-glo gem is reminiscent of the lush, yet trippy studio wizardry of Sagittarius and the mind bending delights of Smile-era recordings. This new reissue of Yellow Balloon contains 16 tracks, including the complete stereo album & singles from ‘60s TV superstar Don Grady! A songwriting assignment from Dean Torrence led to a rich musical career for Los Angeles pop genius Gary Zekley. Zekley – a man whose body of work stands up to any of the precocious Brill Building bunch from five...

This sunshiny day-glo gem is reminiscent of the lush, yet trippy studio wizardry of Sagittarius and the mind bending delights of Smile-era recordings. This new reissue of Yellow Balloon contains 16 tracks, including the complete stereo album & singles from ‘60s TV superstar Don Grady! A songwriting assignment from Dean Torrence led to a rich musical career for Los Angeles pop genius Gary Zekley. Zekley – a man whose body of work stands up to any of the precocious Brill Building bunch from five...

60’s Minny-beat nuggs of bouncy bliss! Along with their Twin City topping cover of “Sugar & Spice” their Kay Bank studio master tapes featured stellar takes on Beau Brummels, Hollies, Pickett, & Yardbirds tunes, yet the best cuts are the swarm of Grasshoppers originals! “Nobody wanted to do it, and they all looked at me. I said, ‘Hey guys, I just came to this country from Holland. And you want me to write songs?’” That's Grasshoppers guitarist Ben Hamar’s backstory for the Minnesota band’s...

60’s Minny-beat nuggs of bouncy bliss! Along with their Twin City topping cover of “Sugar & Spice” their Kay Bank studio master tapes featured stellar takes on Beau Brummels, Hollies, Pickett, & Yardbirds tunes, yet the best cuts are the swarm of Grasshoppers originals! “Nobody wanted to do it, and they all looked at me. I said, ‘Hey guys, I just came to this country from Holland. And you want me to write songs?’” That's Grasshoppers guitarist Ben Hamar’s backstory for the Minnesota band’s...

Sunshine pop at its finest! Dotti Holmberg’s dreamy vocals superbly combine with her innocent demeanor and saccharine lyrics to give listeners a spell-binding mixture of sticky sweet bubblegum pop. This LP features the former GoldeBriars’ demos from 1966-1969, studio recordings produced by sunshine pop maestro Curt Boettcher, and includes 3 CD-only tracks from Dotti’s brother Gary! Sunshine pop at its finest! Dotti Holmberg’s dreamy vocals superbly combine with her innocent demeanor and...

Sunshine pop at its finest! Dotti Holmberg’s dreamy vocals superbly combine with her innocent demeanor and saccharine lyrics to give listeners a spell-binding mixture of sticky sweet bubblegum pop. This LP features the former GoldeBriars’ demos from 1966-1969, studio recordings produced by sunshine pop maestro Curt Boettcher, and is pressed on colored vinyl! Sunshine pop at its finest! Dotti Holmberg’s dreamy vocals superbly combine with her innocent demeanor and saccharine lyrics to give...

These LPs are factory sealed with visible bent corners on the jacket. Please note: all sales are final, no returns or exchanges.The Strawberry Alarm Clock made musical history with its first single, the infectiously psychedelic "Incense and Peppermints," which topped the singles charts in December 1967. It remains one of the Aquarian Age's most enduring anthems. And as the California combo's debut LP demonstrates, there was a lot more to the Strawberry Alarm Clock than their iconic trademark...

Unsung heroes Morning Reign combined the butt-shaking rumble of their ‘60s PNW brethren with sophisticated songwriting chops, a big bag of influences from folk to soul, and the sweetest four-part vocal harmonies east of San Francisco. A downpour of originals hold their own alongside Motown, pop, & blues covers, almost all of which are previously unissued! During their brief but brilliant run, Morning Reign wound up taking cover from all sorts of things — the Vietnam draft, small-minded locals...

Unsung heroes Morning Reign combined the butt-shaking rumble of their ‘60s PNW brethren with sophisticated songwriting chops, a big bag of influences from folk to soul, and the sweetest four-part vocal harmonies east of San Francisco. A downpour of originals hold their own alongside Motown, pop, & blues covers, almost all of which are previously unissued! During their brief but brilliant run, Morning Reign wound up taking cover from all sorts of things — the Vietnam draft, small-minded locals...

Limited edition transition color record - only 40 copies in the universe, and every copy is unique! Transition records are the records made while the press is transitioning from one color to another. Comes fully packaged in custom jacket! ‘68 Soft rock masterpiece - uber rare mono mix! Take A Picture blends Margo's infectious and highly intelligent songcraft with her absolutely unique voice - equal parts girl group innocence and seductive torch. One of the most endearing and delicious...

“If the Moody Blues had been stranded in the Sonora Desert with nothing but peyote for sustenance, this this the album they would have made.” - RECORD COLLECTOR Maybe it’s their proximity to all that funny-tasting cactus, but Arizona has produced more than its share of mind-bending rock combos and Kennélmus might just be the wildest of the bunch. The Chantays sand-wrestling with the Electric Prunes, refereed by Captain Beefheart almost certainly does justice to the mind-bending sound of...

“If the Moody Blues had been stranded in the Sonora Desert with nothing but peyote for sustenance, this this the album they would have made.” - RECORD COLLECTOR Out of print for decades and now Bob Irwin’s definitive master is getting the Kevin Gray treatment! Cut by Kevin Gray and pressed Third Man Pressing in Detroit. 8 panel book of liner notes, reverse board jacket with snappy OBI strip! Maybe it’s their proximity to all that funny-tasting cactus, but Arizona has produced more than its...

The hits kept on coming from heroic Dallas fivesome The Five Americans with their third longplayer, 1967’s Progressions. Both “Zip Code” and “Evol-Not Love” careened up the charts as The Five Americans squared off on live stages throughout the Deep South with artists such as the Doors and Jefferson Airplane – and more than held their own against the best American rock ‘n’ roll had to offer! An exciting combination of sunshine pop, bubblegum and folk rock with psychedelic undertones makes...

The hits kept on coming from heroic Dallas fivesome The Five Americans with their third longplayer, 1967’s Progressions. Both “Zip Code” and “Evol-Not Love” careened up the charts as The Five Americans squared off on live stages throughout the Deep South with artists such as the Doors and Jefferson Airplane – and more than held their own against the best American rock ‘n’ roll had to offer! An exciting combination of sunshine pop, bubblegum and folk rock with psychedelic undertones makes...

THE ENTIRE BEGIN ALBUM, COMPLETE BALLROOM ALBUM, PLUS DEMOS, ALTERNATES & OUTAKES; 62 TRACKS IN ALL–22 UNISSUED! 24 PAGE BOOKLET FEATURES INTERVIEWS AND RARE PHOTOS! PRODUCED BY CURT BOETTCHER AND KEITH OLSEN, WHOSE DAZZLING SOUND-SCAPES AND CHORAL ARRANGEMENTS CREATE A PERFECT HYBRID OF SOFT ROCK AND PSYCHEDELIA, CIRCA ‘65-’68! An awe-inspiring three CD set! We’ve emptied the Columbia vaults of material by these late-‘60s Curt Boettcher-led groups, whose dazzling soundscapes and choral...

Diminutive perpetual heartbeat of the Velvets! The unmistakable beat of the Velvet Underground was malleted out on the unconventional kit of Moe Tucker. Her (at times) childlike, fallen angelic voice also shines on some VU fan favorites. Here Moe reinterprets some Velvet gems, sometimes playing all instruments, other times accompanied by the likes of Jonathan Richman, Jad Fair, Kim Gordon and more. In addition to VU faves, we’re treated to rough and jubilant covers of her favorite early rock &...

A slice of soft psych heaven! Sisters Wendy & Bonnie Flower’s radiant sunshine pop, breezy melodic arrangements and sophisticated soft rock flourishes make this a must-hear album! The CD version of Genesis includes the full original album mix, alternate vocal takes, early singles & demos (plus 24 bonus tracks!). One of the most remarkable unheard albums of 1969, Genesis, the sole release by San Francisco-based sisters Wendy and Bonnie Flower, has emerged as an acclaimed pop-psych...

For producer-wunderkind Gary Usher, Sagittarius was the outcome of months holed up in the studio with like-minded friends: Curt Boettcher, Bruce Johnston, Glen Campbell, the Firesign Theatre and others. The hit single, "My World Fell Down", debuted in 1967. "Present Tense" - shimmering, dense, and relentlessly melodic - quite simply relocated the goals of contemporary pop songwriting and arranging. Mastered in the best Sundazed tradition, "Present Tense" chronicles the epitome of California...

Just as Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys gave the world Pet Sounds, Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean gave the world "Save For A Rainy Day." It was April 12, 1966 when Dean's partner Jan Berry had his near fatal automobile accident. In the midst of forming their own record label and starring in their own television series everything came to a halt. Torrence was left stunned, and in an unusual position: he found himself in the varied role of singer, songwriter and producer -- duties typically...

When Jan Berry was injured in a terrible auto accident in 1966, partner Dean Torrence did his best to keep the duo's name alive. Though released under the Jan & Dean moniker, Save for a Rainy Day was solely Torrence's creation. A concept album featuring songs about rain with sound effects of a thunderstorm linking the tracks, it was an adventurous departure from the duo's past work. Much of the album was recorded in the garage of Torrence's neighbor, bassist Joe Osbourne. Osbourne enlisted...

Chicago's local heroes the Cryan' Shames topped the Midwest charts on a regular basis from 1966-1969 with their harmony-fueled pop confections. From their straight-outta-the-garage debut, Sugar & Spice (which stars the indelible hit of the same name) to the more mature psychedelic orchestrations of A Scratch in the Sky and Synthesis, these compact discs--graced with bonus tracks a-plenty--contain some of the most memorable pop-rock of the '60s!Includes:A Carol For Lorelei • Sailing Ship • In...

Sgt. Pepper taught a lot of bands to play in 1967, including New York's Paper Garden, whose absorption of the Fab Four's Summer of Love statement came out on Musicor Records the following year. What Paper Garden can't match in terms of the Beatles' sophistication they make up for in ambition, as exhibited on the harpsichord-enhanced pop genius of "Lady's Man," orchestrated gems like "Way Up High," the fuzz-pop-psych of "I Hide," and Eastern grooves on "Man Do You" and "Raining." With...

Come to the sun-sounds with legendary songsmith Van Dyke Parks' jubilant masterpiece "Come to the Sunshine!" A colorful wash of coastline and courtship, this bass-and-mandolin-driven 1966 single is now presented in a new sleeve featuring a stunning photo of Parks from the era, plus liner notes by Domenic Priore.Includes:Come To The Sunshine • Farther Along

Limited Vinyl Edition Both adventurous and appealingly innocent, the Love Exchange's eponymous 1968 album stands as a perfect example of Aquarian-age sunshine pop. Boasting a swirling, jangly sound and a distinctive lead singer in 16-year-old Bonnie Blunt, the Los Angeles quintet burned briefly but brightly. They remained together long enough to make this album, which remains a favorite of '60s aficionados. Led by the buoyant, infectious psych-folk-pop single "Swallow the Sun," The Love...

ON WHITE VINYLThe shimmering follow-up to Present Tense, 1968's pop-psych cult classic by producers Gary Usher and Curt Boettcher's studio-only project Sagittarius ("My World Fell Down"), 1969's The Blue Marble once again finds Usher crafting still more sunshiney, Beach Boys-esque dreamscapes. As he did for Present Tense, Usher called on the cream of L.A.'s studio pros as well as members of the like-minded Millennium, and the results are once again magnificent. Layered with creamy vocal...

It was a Hollywood music publicist's fondest dream and worst nightmare, all at the same time. Jan Berry, the lead vocalist, composer and producer of famed surf/hot rod duo Jan & Dean had crashed his Corvette on the Sunset Strip late at night on April 19, 1966, almost killing himself. Jan remained in a coma for some time afterwards, and his rehab would take years rather than months. The hitmaking partnership of Jan & Dean, an act that had launched 14 winners into the national Top 40 over the...

When Jan Berry was injured in a terrible auto accident in 1966, partner Dean Torrence did his best to keep the duo's name alive. Though released under the Jan & Dean moniker, Save for a Rainy Day was solely Torrence's creation. A concept album featuring songs about rain with sound effects of a thunderstorm linking the tracks, it was an adventurous departure from the duo's past work. Much of the album was recorded in the garage of Torrence's neighbor, bassist Joe Osbourne. Osbourne enlisted...