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THE MODS - Toledo, Ohio recording artists 1963-1970
Special thanks to the Toledo City Paper for featuring THE MODS on the front page of their recent April 24-30 issue! The issue contains a great article by staff artist Sue Macphee Gray on garage-band music titled, "IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE." To read the article from the Toledo City Paper Click here - Toledo City Paper - Garage Band Music!

A single copy of The Mods 1966 45 RPM recording (original label shown above), sold on an Ebay auction on May 2, 2005 for the astounding price of $504.00 (USD) to a bidder from the United Kingdom. We sold a lot of these in 1966 at our concerts for the price of $1.00 (one dollar) per record. Since then, in late 2007 one dozen mint copies were discovered by someone in Toledo, Ohio (our old hometown). The records were put up for auction by Frogtown books on Ebay and auctioned off one record at a time. After all records were sold on Ebay and the dust settled the records had fetched and average price of between $500 to $550 per record; and ending up netting over six thousand USA dollars to the owner of the auction.  Hearing that makes me wish I that I had bought a box of them (30 records to a box in 1966) and then I could have stashed them in a safe place until now and had my own auction.

I am glad that some mint copies turned up of The Mods 45-RPM recording and I am also glad to see that The Mods finally received some recognition for our Peck Records 1966 release.  Sadly my brother, Terry Smith; never found out about the reissues of The Mods two songs on Crypt Records in the 1980's and 1990's.  Terry Smith was the co-writer of the both songs along with me (Larry Smith) and he was also the lead singer and lead guitarist for The Mods and founding member of the band. Terry passed awaydue to sepsis in November of 1999 after his colon was punctured during a colonoscopy at a Toledo, Ohio area hospital.  Terry delivered the amazing lead vocals on the Peck Records recording and he is sadly missed by family and friends.  RIP TERRY August 11, 1947 / November 20, 1999.

How to purchase The Mods music from our 1966 PECK RECORDS 45-RPM

1.) The Most economical way is to buy The Mods songs on iTunes, Amazon MP3, and a dozen or more internet sites. To purchase our songs on iTunes or Amazon MP3 scroll down this page to the next section of this webpage and click on the links to the iTunes and Amazon MP3 stores on this page.

2.) The most expensive way to purchase The Mods Music is look for an original copy of the Peck Records 45-RPM. Near Mint copies of our 1966 PECK 45-RPM have occassionally turned up on Ebay. So if you have lots of extra spare cash and don't mind spending it on record collecting; you may be able to buy a copy on Ebay.com for around $500 to $550 when someone offers a copy of The Mods 1966 45-RPM for sale.

3.) Another economical way to purchase The Mods Music is through Crypt Records. The Mods 1966 45-RPM was reissued by Crypt Records during the 1980's and 1990's on Crypt's popular compilation series on; "Back From The Grave Vol. Three LP", "Back From The Grave Vol. 2 CD" and Teenage Shutdown Vol. 10 also listed as TS-6610. That particular Teenage Shutdown compilation is titled, "The World Ain't Round It's Square" TS-6610 available on both LP and CD.

Some of these compilations my still be in print and available through Crypt Records and you can order our music direct from CRYPT RECORDS at this link: http://www.cryptrecords.com

Below is the information you will need when you look on Crypt Records website http://www.cryptrecords.com

Side A from our 1966 PECK 45-RPM titled; - "I GIVE YOU AN INCH (AND YOU TAKE A MILE)" - is available on CD on CRYPT RECORDS compilation; TEENAGE SHUTDOWN VOL. 10 (Track 14 - THE MODS - I GIVE YOU AN INCH (AND YOU TAKE A MILE) ...(Note)... Teenage Shutdown Vol. 10 is titled, "The World Ain't Round It's Square".

Side B from our 1966 PECK 45-RPM titled; - "YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER THINK COMING" - is available on CD on CRYPT RECORDS compilation; "BACK FROM THE GRAVE VOL. 2 CD (Track 5 - THE MODS - YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER THINK COMING")

If you can't find either of the Crypt Records LP's or CD's at Crypt Records, try buying copies on http://www.ebay.com or from http://www.amazon.com

Purchase full versions of The Mods music on iTunes and Amazon MP3

Full versions of The Mods music from the 1966 Peck Records 45-RPM are now available on iTunes and, Amazon Mp3 @ 99 cents download fee Buy a full version of "I Give Your An Inch (And You Take A Mile)" 2:43 mins for 99 cents on iTunes - Click Here ----->
Buy a full version of "You've Got Another Think Coming" 2.28 mins for 99 cents on iTunes - Click Here ----->

Buy a full version of "I Give Your An Inch (And You Take A Mile)" 2:43 mins for 99 cents on Amazon MP3 Click Here -----> Amazon MP3 - The Mods storefront Buy a full version of "You've Got Another Think Coming" 2:28 mins for 99 cents on Amazon MP3 Click Here -----> Amazon MP3 - The Mods storefront

Listen to the demo sound clips of The Mods music from our 1966 Peck Records 45-RPM in Streaming Real Audio

(These longer demo version's are longer than the 30 second clips on iTunes and Amazon MP3 online stores.)

I have placed two (1 minute plus) Demo sound clips from our 1966 Peck Records 45-RPM on this website. These soundfiles are longer than the 30 second demo clips on iTunes and Amazon MP3. The Mods demo sound clips on this webpage are in Real Audio format. If you don't have Real Audio installed on your computer, you won't be able to listen to the sound files. If you don't have the latest Real Audio player you can download a Free Copy by clicking here ------>>> http://www.real.com/products/player

If you have legally purchased digital MP3 copies of The Mods music at iTunes or Amazon.com or any other online store, DO NOT SHARE OUR MP3 MUSIC FILES. I am almost sure that if anyone wants to steal our music by illegal downloads on Pirate sites and Torrents sites it can be done; that however cheats The Mods out of song writing royalties for each song that is illegally downloaded. The Mods do not support illegal downloads of our music. That is the same as walking into a record store and stealing a CD without paying at the register. If you do enjoy our music please buy it, don't steal it.

The Mods demo sound files You must have Real Audio on your computer to listen to the sound files below.

(Click on the radio icon to listen to each demo)

"I Give You An Inch (And You Take A Mile)"
PECK RECORDS, Toledo, Ohio - 1:03 Short Demo
"You've Got Another Think Coming"
PECK RECORDS, Toledo, Ohio - 1:19 Short Demo

The Mods - Discography All songs songs recorded or unreleased were co-written by Terry Smith / Larry Smith while members of The Mods. Larry Smith as of May 7, 2008 is the registered copyright owner for both songs released in 1966 on the Peck Record label and both songs are registered at the U.S. Copyright Office in Washington D.C. LSMODSMUSIC is a music publishing company owned by Larry Smith, and owns the "sound recording rights" to the recordings by The Mods on the Peck Record label.

Release (1) 45 RPM, (titles below) released in 1966 for PECK RECORDS - Toledo, Ohio. Both sides of this 45-RPM record were recorded, mixed and mastered by "Buzz Jamieson" at his home studio located in his basement in Toledo, Ohio.

Unreleased (1) Demo 45 RPM, Recorded in 1963 at A&T Productions Inc., Toledo, Ohio
A Side: A PLACE WHERE LOVERS GO - © 1963 Terry Smith / Larry Smith - (All Rights Reserved)
B Side: NIGHT AFTER NIGHT - © 1963 Terry Smith / Larry Smith - (All Rights Reserved)

Unreleased (1) Demo 45 RPM, Recorded in 1968 at Hanf Recording Studio, Toledo, Ohio
A Side: SOLITARY MAN - © Neil Diamond
B Side: GOOD MORNING, GOOD MORNING - © Lennon / McCartney

June 11, 2003 - "Lost IMPACT RECORDS reel to reel of the MODS from 1966 located"

This is an announcement from Larry Smith of "The Mods".... I think that the only unreleased reel to reel of The Mods from IMPACT RECORDS TAPES finally turned up. This recording was recorded under the name "THEY" with Impact Records. The sad thing I have to report is that the reel to reel tape was found in storage in an attic and has been there for the last 37 years; since 1966! The tape on the reel to reel has deteroriated very badly from exposure to heat and cold exposure while in the attic. There are a couple of songs that may be salvagable, but don't expect anything like the "PECK 45" from 1966. I will be forwarding what was on the tape to Tim Warren at Crypt Records, but I won't know if he can salvage any material from the tape until I hear from him. I will be mailing the tape to Tim in the next couple of days. I will post further on this website about this find and what may become of anything on the tape. I am also forwarding additional tapes recorded at the MODS 1989 reunion to Tim Warren at Crypt Records. There may be some new releases from the group yet. I just talked to Tim in the past couple of days and told him about the 1989 reunion tapes and the "found Impact Records tape." Tim and I are in talks now about a proposal to reissue the MODS original Peck 45-RPM as a new 45-RPM reissue on CRYPT RECORDS label, complete with a picture sleeve and liner notes about the group. More details on that reissue after I hear back from Tim at CRYPT Records.

BORDERLINE BOOKS REVIEW OF THE 1966 45-RPM SINGLE
On Peck Records, by THE MODS - Toledo, Ohio

Credit given to: "FUZZ ACID & FLOWERS" online version, by Borderline Books, Leeds England

Listed below is a link to Borderline Books where a list of 1960's garage band compilations that "THE MODS" from Toledo, Ohio have appeared on. Also included is a review of THE MODS classic garage 45 RPM record by Borderline Books, taken from FUZZ ACID & FLOWERS online version of the book.

THE MODS

(1) 45-RPM:
(Peck Records 331) - 1966 Toledo, Ohio.
Side A: "I GIVE YOU AN INCH (AND YOU TAKE A MILE)" / © 1966 Terry Smith / Larry Smith (All Rights Reserved) © Renewed April 2008 Larry Smith
Side B: "YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER THINK COMING" / © 1966 Terry Smith / Larry Smith (All Rights Reserved) © Renewed April 2008 Larry Smith

Record Review:
A raw garage band from Toledo, Ohio. The flip, the story of a guy warning his cheating girl, features some raunchy harp and powerful guitar.

The Mods - Compilation album appearances listed in Fuzz Acid & Flowers

"I GIVE YOU AN INCH (AND YOU TAKE A MILE)" on Teenage Shutdown, Vol. 10 (LP & CD) Crypt Records, (release date for LP & CD - December 29, 1998)
(Authorized reissues by "The Mods")

"I GIVE YOU AN INCH (AND YOU TAKE A MILE)" on The Chosen Few, Vol. 1 (LP) - Label, A-Go-Go Records 1982;
(Unauthorized Bootlegg of THE MODS)

"I GIVE YOU AN INCH (AND YOU TAKE A MILE)" on The Chosen Few Vol's 1 & 2 (CD) - Label? 1997
(Unauthorized Bootlegg of THE MODS)

"YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER THINK COMING" on Back From The Grave, Vol. 3 (LP) (release date - (LP) 1984 Crypt Records
(Authorized reissue by "The Mods")

"YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER THINK COMING" Back From The Grave, Vol. 2 (CD) (release date Jan. 23, 1996) Crypt Records
(Authorized reissue by "The Mods")

Record review and compilation list provided by - Max Waller/George Gell

COMPILATION LP & CD Label Covers

The remaining members of "The Mods" would like to say, "The release of our material on the 1982 compilation known as THE CHOSEN FEW Vol. 1 (LP), and THE CHOSEN FEW Vols. 1 & 2 (CD) were never authorized releases of our music by anyone in the group and we consider these unauthorized releases of our music to be nothing more than a rip-off by an unscrupulous bootlegger."

THE MODS do consider it an honor that the music they made as a group in the 1960's lives on due to the authorized compilations put out by Tim Warren at CRYPT RECORDS. Many thanks to Tim Warren from CRYPT RECORDS for preserving THE MODS music and for re-issuing our music again to our old fans; and to the many new fans of garage music who had never heard of "THE MODS" from Toledo, Ohio.

Images of the LP & CD labels from the compilations that THE MODS have appeared on are shown below. These recordings are still in print and are available for purchase online by using your credit card at the three websites I have listed below.
http://www.artistdirect.com -- http://www.amazon.com -- http://www.cryptrecords.com

If you like classic sixties rock, please buy a copy of "The Mods" music that is now featured on CRYPT RECORDS, Compilations listed below and distributed by CRYPT RECORDS.

THE MODS music is available for purchase on compilations from CRYPT RECORDS, but the "bootleged" versions of THE MODS on THE CHOSEN FEW LP Vol. 1; and The Chosen Few Vols. 1 & 2 CD are occassionally available from a collector or on and online auction on http://www.ebay.com

(1982 bootlegg release, A-Go-Go Records) The Chosen Few Vol.1 LP
(Side One - Track 5) - "I GIVE YOU AN INCH (AND YOU TAKE A MILE)

(1997 bootlegg release, label??)The Chosen Few Vols. 1 & 2 CD
(Track 5) -"I GIVE YOU AN INCH AND YOU TAKE A MILE)"
(A bootlegg of the bootleggers!)

BACK FROM THE GRAVE VOL. 3 LP - Release Date August 23, 1996 / CRYPT RECORDS
(Side Two - Track 6) - THE MODS - YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER THINK COMING
(endorsed by THE MODS) royalties paid.

BACK FROM THE GRAVE VOL. 2 CD (1996 CRYPT RECORDS)
Track 5 - THE MODS - YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER THINK COMING
(endorsed by THE MODS) royalties paid.

TEENAGE SHUTDOWN VOL. 10 "The World Ain't Round, It's Square" / (1998 CRYPT RECORDS) - Available in LP/CD
(LP) Side Two Track 6 - THE MODS - I GIVE YOU AN INCH (AND YOU TAKE A MILE)
(CD)Track 14 - THE MODS - I GIVE YOU AN INCH (AND YOU TAKE A MILE)
(Both LP and CD versions are endorsed by THE MODS) royalties paid.

A special thanks to Tim Warren and Mike Markesich for bringing "The Mods" music literally "Back From The Grave" so an entire new generation of music lovers around the world could discover music created byThe Mods in 1966.

This website was designed by former member of THE MODS (Larry Smith) as a lasting tribute to not only "THE MODS" of Toledo, Ohio; but as a special tribute to his older brother, Terry Smith. Terry was the lead singer and the backbone of the of The Mods. Terry possessed a powerful rock voice and he is the singer that you hear on the soundclips from the 45 RPM recording from 1966. Sadly, Terry passed away in November of 1999, at the age of 52. For any fans that have questions or desire more information about THE MODS, I can be contacted by the e-mail address below, and I will try to answer your inquiries ASAP!

Sincerely yours, Larry Smith
former bass player and founding member of The Mods from Toledo, Ohio 1963-1970

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This website launched on 01/20/03

Webpage was last updated on 02/21/2010