The Apple downloads page offers only updates, not full version.
You first need to purchase or install any version of GarageBand '11. Then you can update it to GarageBand 6.0.5 from the downloads page. The update download is here: GarageBand 6.0.5
Jan 04, 2014 I don't need a new and fancy version, something basic is fine - just looking for the latest I can get for free on 10.6.5 if such a thing exists. You can choose a custom install of only Garageband. Share Share on. Says on it 'Mac OSX v10.6, iLife '11'. Gandhi movie questions worksheet. I tried installing GB (alone) off it but it fails with no reason given. It's the same. Support Communities / iLife / GarageBand for Mac. Garageband for osx 10.7.5. How can I download a older version of garageband?
You may find an installer for GarageBand '11 on the system install disks that came with your Mac, if it came with Snow Leopard installed. Mac with MacOS 10.7.5 Lion came without system installer disks. Then you should find a download link for GarageBand on the Purchases tab of the AppStore.
In all other cases try to purchase an iLife '11 Installer from Amazon or eBay. Install GarageBand from this installer disk and update it using the link GarageBand 6.0.5