Eric Burdon And The Animals– The Greatest Hits Of Eric Burdon And The Animals

Year/Genre: 1969, Psychedelic Rock/Blues Rock
Matrix #: SE 4602
Condition: VG+ (clean copy)

Description: Issued by MGM in 1969, this compilation reflects the transition from the Animals’ R&B roots in Newcastle, England to Burdon’s late-’60s psychedelic reinvention in California. It arrived during a turbulent period when Burdon relocated to the U.S. and became deeply tied to the counterculture—appearing at Monterey Pop and aligning with the San Francisco scene. Released just as the original band splintered and Burdon was experimenting with War, it captures the arc of a British Invasion act adapting to the political unrest and shifting aesthetics of the late ’60s.

Price Suggestions:
NM: $15–$20
VG+: $10–$15
VG: $6–$10
G: $3–$6
9/23/25