Spreading from the Ashes is a compilation album by the Los Angeles psychedelic rock band The Peanut Butter Conspiracy (PBC).

In total, there are 26 tracks composed of early work, from when the band was known as The Ashes as well as their beginnings as The Peanut Butter Conspiracy.

[2] Three ex-members Alan Brackett, Barbara Robison, and John Merill along with newcomers Jim Foigt and Lance Fent formed the PBC in late 1966.

The Ashes' recordings are more folk rock oriented compared to the PBC's psychedelic style that is associated with them.

[5] A twenty-page booklet of interviews and quotes from band members was written by Alec Palao and included in the album.