Iron Butterfly In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida- 1968 Psych Rock (vinyl) decent copy!
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Label:ATCO Records SD 33-250Format:Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:CanadaReleased:1968Genre:RockStyle:Psychedelic Rock
Tracklist
| A1 |
Most Anything You Want |
3:41 |
| A2 |
Flowers And Beads |
3:05 |
| A3 |
My Mirage |
4:51 |
| A4 |
Termination |
2:50 |
| A5 |
Are You Happy |
4:28 |
| B |
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida |
17:05 |
Sleeve Condition (Out of 10) ~ 8 just agewear
Label Condition (Out of 10) ~ 10
Vinyl Condition ~ (Out of 10)
Side # 1 ~9 very light marks
Side # 2 – 10
BIN * R56
BIN # R81 – 8 slight cover wear /10 vinyl excellent copy
InAGaddaDaVida was recorded in 1968 and became Iron Butterflys defining release, marking a major moment in the transition from late1960s psychedelic rock toward the heavier styles that would influence early hard rock and protometal. The album was produced by ATCO Records during a period when extended compositions and improvisational structures were becoming central to the emerging underground rock scene.
The first side features shorter compositions written primarily by Doug Ingle, with contributions from Erik Brann and Lee Dorman. These tracks reflect the bands melodic psychedelic style, built around organdriven arrangements, vocal harmonies, and rhythmic patterns typical of the eras West Coastinfluenced sound.
Side Two contains the full 17minute version of InAGaddaDaVida, recorded in a single extended studio performance. The piece includes instrumental sections for organ, guitar, bass, and drums, including a lengthy drum feature by Ron Bushy. Its structure and length made it one of the earliest commercially successful longform rock recordings, and it became a significant influence on later progressive and heavy rock groups.
The albums success established Iron Butterfly as a major act within late1960s American rock and remains one of ATCOs most recognized catalog titles.
The In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida LP peaked at number 4 on theBillboardcharts[1]and was given the distinction of being the first album to be awarded platinum status when theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA) began that achievement level in 1976. Today it is a 4x platinum album with sales of over 30 million copies.It was the biggest selling album for the year1969in the USA.[7]It was also Atlantic Records’ biggest selling album until it was surpassed byLed Zeppelin IV
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