STEPPENWOLF GOLD (THEIR GREATEST HITS) 180g 45rpm Two-record set NEW/Sealed
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STEPPENWOLF GOLD (THEIR GREATEST HITS) Analogue Productions APP 115-45 180g 45rpm Two-record set NEW/Sealed
Label:
Analogue Productions APP 115-45Format:
2 x Vinyl, LP, 45 RPM, Compilation, Remastered, Gatefold jacketCountry:
USReleased:
Jul 24, 2020Genre:
RockStyle:
Hard Rock, Classic RockTracklist
A1 Born To Be Wild Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – M. Bonfire* Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – M. Bonfire* 3:28 A2 It's Never Too Late Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – J. Kay*, N. St. Nicholas* Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – J. Kay*, N. St. Nicholas* 4:05 A3 Rock Me Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – J. Kay* Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – J. Kay* 3:39 B1 Hey Lawdy Mama Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – J. Edmonton*, J. Kay*, L. Byrom* Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – J. Edmonton*, J. Kay*, L. Byrom* 3:00 B2 Move Over Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – G. Mekler*, J. Kay* Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – G. Mekler*, J. Kay* 2:53 B3 Who Needs Ya Producer – Richard Podolor Written-By – J. Kay*, L. Byrom* Producer – Richard Podolor Written-By – J. Kay*, L. Byrom* 2:59 C1 Magic Carpet Ride Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – J. Kay*, R. Mareve* Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – J. Kay*, R. Mareve* 4:30 C2 The Pusher Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – H. Axton* Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – H. Axton* 5:43 D1 Sookie, Sookie Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – D. Covay* Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – D. Covay* 3:09 D2 Jupiter's Child Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – J. Edmonton*, J. Kay*, M. Manareh* Producer – Gabriel Mekler Written-By – J. Edmonton*, J. Kay*, M. Manareh* 3:24 D3 Screaming Night Hog Producer – Richard Podolor Written-By – J. Kay* Producer – Richard Podolor Written-By – J. Kay* 3:17Notes
Limited Edition 200-Gram 45 RPM Vinyl Release From Analogue Productions.Mastered By Kevin Gray.
45rpm 180g Double LP!
Mastered from the Original Analog Tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio!
Plated & Pressed at QRP!
Get your motor runnin' baby - Steppenwolf's Gold: Their Great Hits took its title literally. The towering rock album success rang in at No. 24 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and became certified gold for record sales in excess of 500,000 units by the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) in April 1971.
AllMusic praised the production and engineering of most of the tracks and called it a "nearly perfect" introduction to the band. Acoustic Sounds and Analogue Productions want to introduce you to the most sonically perfect version of this historic album you've ever heard on vinyl. The 180-gram reissue was remastered from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Sound and plated and pressed by Gary Salstrom and his crew at Quality Record Pressings, makers of the world's finest-sounding LPs. And now - they've upped the ante even more for true audiophile bliss - the 45 RPM 2LP version reduces distortion and high frequency loss as the wider-spaced grooves let your stereo cartridge track more accurately. Natural tonalities, superb balances, pristine clarity and more are all revealed. They've also added a 12" full-color poster insert with the track list and additional vibrant artwork!
The Canadian-American rock band, named for Hermann Hesse's mystical novel, rocketed to worldwide fame after their third single "Born to Be Wild" dropped in 1968. The song and Steppenwolf's version of Hoyt Axton's "The Pusher" figured prominently in the 1969 counterculture cult film Easy Rider, and both show up on Gold's track list. Two other singles on this stunning album compilation also cracked the Top 10 on the charts: "Magic Carpet Ride" and "Rock Me".
"Magic Carpet Ride" was released in 1968 on the album The Second. It was written by band members John Kay and Rushton Moreve, peaked at No. 3 in the U.S. and stayed on the charts for 16 weeks, longer than any other Steppenwolf song.
You also get the Don Covay soul cover "Sookie, Sookie", which got airplay on some soul stations nationwide, as well as rock 'n' roll radio. Gold also includes "Hey Lawdy Mama" the hit studio single from Steppenwolf Live.
Steppenwolf enjoyed worldwide success from 1968 to 1972, when clashing personalities ultimately broke up the core group after a farewell concert in Los Angeles on Valentine's Day, 1972. Today, John Kay remains as the only original Steppenwolf member.
Features
- 180g Vinyl
- Double LP
- 45rpm
- Dead-Quiet Vinyl
- Wider Grooves Allow More Accurate Cartridge Tracking
- Reduced Distortion & High Frequency Loss
- Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the Original Analog Tapes
- Plated & Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
- Stoughton Printing Old-Style Tip-On Gatefold Jacket
- 12" Full-Color Poster Insert with Track List
The term heavy metal was rightfully named for this band. Steppenwolf fused traditional rock and R&B with late '60s contemporary heaviness. "Born to Be Wild," their signature tune, has aged amazingly well. Aside from the song's power and performance, its engineering and production is stellar. This goes for most of Steppenwolf's catalog as well. Other tracks of note include the lesser known "Rock Me, which was used in the film Candy. It's an amazing period piece that reflects the underside of Hollywood life. This album is a but thin -- containing only ten tracks -- but as an introduction to a great band, it's nearly perfect.
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