--- product_id: 57622366 title: "Looking At The Pictures In The Sky: British Psychedelic Sounds of 1968/ Various" brand: "various artists" price: "KD 15.35" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/57622366-looking-at-the-pictures-in-the-sky-british-psychedelic-sounds store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Looking At The Pictures In The Sky: British Psychedelic Sounds of 1968/ Various **Brand:** various artists **Price:** KD 15.35 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Looking At The Pictures In The Sky: British Psychedelic Sounds of 1968/ Various by various artists - **How much does it cost?** KD 15.35 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/57622366-looking-at-the-pictures-in-the-sky-british-psychedelic-sounds) ## Best For - various artists enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted various artists brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 2017 three CD collection re-issued with new artwork and revised tracklisting. It goes without saying that 1968 doesn't have the same kind of cachet as 1967 - a year that, in musical terms, will always be indelibly associated with the Summer of Love, Sgt. Pepper and the emergence of psychedelia. But although the major players turned away from the excesses of the previous year in favor of a back-to-basics musical approach, there were arguably a greater number of psychedelic records made in 1968 than during the preceding twelve months. Vital, lysergically-inclined 45s emerged from a whole host of younger groups, with The Factory, Mike Stuart Span, Fleur de Lys, The Fire, The Barrier, Boeing Duveen, Rupert's People and numerous others all releasing singles that have long been widely regarded by psychedelic collectors as genre classics. All these and more are gathered on Looking At The Pictures In The Sky, which provide a fascinating overview of the group scene in Britain (and Ireland!) in 1968, shining a light on unreleased gems, cult classics, choice album cuts, neglected B-sides and alternative versions. As with it's 1967 equivalent Let's Go Down And Blow Our Minds, the four-hour, 78-track anthology Looking At The Pictures In The Sky is housed in a striking clambox that contains a 44 page booklet crammed with biographical information and rare photographs of the featured acts. ## Images ![Looking At The Pictures In The Sky: British Psychedelic Sounds of 1968/ Various - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Bk+x-lQvL.jpg) ![Looking At The Pictures In The Sky: British Psychedelic Sounds of 1968/ Various - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GPp8kkCPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER AWESOME THREE CD CLAM SHELL BOX SET ON THE GRAPEFRUIT LABEL *by E***. on Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2017* this is a fantastic british compilation three cd clam shell cd box set very similar to last years (LETS GO BLOW OUR MINDS BRITISH PSYCHEDELIC SOUNDS OF 1967) this is basically volume two of that on the awesome grapefruit label, a year on we get a 3 cd set of great tracks from the uk that where all released in 1968 almost 50 years ago!!!! we have some well known bands here like alexander youngs grapefruit, as well as the mike stuart span, jason crest, katch 22, the deviants, the alan bown, the move the fluer delys and a hell of a lot of others, the three cds that come in this box set are remastered to sound the best you will hear some of these songs ever and this comes with a nice booklet like last years volume did. what you get is a mix of 45s that where released in the uk on various labels in 1968 by some psychedilic bands, freakbeat, beat and mod outfits that where really blowing the tower of london off some 50 years back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is a fantastic follow up to last years lets go blow our minds box set wich featured a bunch of great 45s from 1967, of all the artists on this three cd box set you really get the cream of the crop from 50 years ago on the london scene and it is always a pleasure to spin these songs, very well done clam shell box and packaging as well, hope it does not take another year for whatever they decide to call the 1969 set wich should arrive in 2018 at some point, anyway for now THIS IS AMAZING MUSIC FROM ENGLANDS TRUE HEYDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars If The Title And Cover Appeal To You, You Won't Be Disappointed With The Contents. *by D***) on Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2017* Like previous reveiwers I found this to be a fantastic set of British tracks from 1968 both relatively well known and obscure. Great sound quality, varied of course, but true to the source. 50 years ago, but it seems like yesterday! The product is as described with an excellent informative booklet. You should not be disappointed! Of paricular interest to me (though every track is great) was the original version of 'My Son John' by the Onyx. I had not heard this, but was of course familiar with the version by local Kiwi band the Rebels that went to number 1 here in New zealand in 1968.The booklet mentions this version and notes the band was better known as Larry's Rebels. Well not quite. By the time of 'My Son John' Larry had left to be replaced by Glyn Mason hence the name change. The Rebels had the number 1 that Larry's Rebels never did but never quite became the legends of the earlier band. The Onyx version is great and the equal of our chart topping local like every track on here. There's the great 'phased' cover of the Equals 'I Get So Excited' by the Real McCoy that is essential and 80 other tracks just as good! If you haven't already buy it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for any fan of 1960s Psychedelia! this is probably one of the best comps on psych I've purchased in awhile! *by M***T on Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018* First rate comp of obscure psychedelia from 1968 which includes rare tracks by well known bands of the era such as Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Pretty Things, Procul Harum,Status Quo, Jethro Tull(Jethro Toe) and Spencer Davis Group!I'm not surprised that Cherry Red was involved. they are an amazing label and have put out some outstanding comps.I am looking forward to any additional comps from this series or similiar. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/57622366-looking-at-the-pictures-in-the-sky-british-psychedelic-sounds](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/57622366-looking-at-the-pictures-in-the-sky-british-psychedelic-sounds) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*