Steppenwolf - Gold: Their Great Hits (180g 2LP 45RPM Analogue Productions)

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.

✓ 180-gram double LP! Now at 45 RPM!
✓ Plating and pressing by Quality Record Pressings!
✓ Mastering by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
✓ Mastered from the original analog tapes
✓ 12" full-color poster insert w/ track list
✓ Stoughton Printing old-style tip-on gatefold jacket

Vinyl Playlist:
1. Born to Be Wild
2. It's Never Too Late
3. Rock Me
4. Hey Lawdy Mama
5. Move Over
6. Who Needs Ya
7. Magic Carpet Ride
8. The Pusher
9. Sookie, Sookie
10. Jupiter's Child
11. Screaming Night Hog