THE ANIMALS S/T LP UK ORIG COLUMBIA RARE BEAT PSYCH

	£		79
	$		105

Item :

THE ANIMALS ~ THE ANIMALS LP

Original 1964 U.K. first issue mono pressing released on the blue & black Columbia label 33SX 1669. 

Description :

Very rare R&B beat classic. First issue copies of The Animals' debut album has become increasingly hard to find especially in this condition.

They were dubbed "animals" because of their wild stage act and the name stuck. The Animals' moderate success in their hometown and a connection with Yardbirds manager Giorgio Gomelsky motivated them to move to London in 1964, in time to be grouped with the British Invasion. They performed fiery versions of the staple rhythm and blues repertoire, covering songs by Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, Nina Simone, and others. Signed to Columbia Records' subsidiary of EMI, a rocking version of the standard "Baby Let Me Follow You Down" (retitled "Baby Let Me Take You Home") was their first single.

It was followed in June 1964 by the transatlantic number one hit "House of the Rising Sun". Burdon's howling vocals and the dramatic arrangement created arguably the first folk rock hit. Whether the arrangement was inspired by versions by Bob Dylan, folk singer Dave Van Ronk, by blues singer Josh White (who recorded it twice in 1944 and 1949), or by singer/pianist Nina Simone (who recorded it in 1962 on Nina at the Village Gate, remains a dispute.

The Animals' two-year chart career, produced by Mickie Most, featured intense, gritty pop music covers such as Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me" and the Nina Simone popularized number "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". In contrast, their album tracks stayed with rhythm and blues, with John Lee Hooker's "Boom Boom" and Ray Charles' "I Believe to My Soul" as notable examples.

Condition ~ Vinyl :

The vinyl is in gorgeous NEAR MINT condition with just the faintest of wear and plays superbly throughout. Doesn't appear to have been played more than a few times.

Stunning !!!

Condition ~ Sleeve :

The laminated flip-back sleeve is in EXCELLENT shape with just very light overall wear but no splits, tears or writing. 

Condition ~ Labels :

Both labels are nice and clean showing only very light spindle wear. There is a small name "D Harrison" written on side one of the label at the top but as it's written in black ink on a black background it's hardly visible. Side two is completely clean. 

Matrix numbers :

Side one : XAX 2717-1N

Side two : XAX 2718-1N

Miscellaneous :

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