Steppenwolf: "Steppenwolf"

Released in 1968,

this was Steppenwolf's

highly successful debut LP.

Includes their mega-hit, "Born to Be Wild,"

plus "Sookie, Sookie" and "The Pusher."

"Berry Rides Again" is also a great track!

If you are not already a fan,

I'm not sure there is much I can say

to convince you of this group's

iconic role in the late '60s

progression of rock music.

If you ARE already a fan,

there's not much I could say

that would change your mind

or add to your knowledge,

probably.

How 'bout this:

a) the silver cover made it difficult for an

amateur photographer like myself to get a clean shot of the cover;

b) this album came to me second-hand (garage sale, I think),

so the disturbing, unfortunate red enhancements are not mine.

Read more about Steppenwolf HERE.

Art Direction, Cover and Liner Design: Gary Burden

Photography: Tom Gundelfinger

Steppenwolf: "7"

I confess I borrowed this pic of the LP cover from Wikipedia.  My photo was taken with the cellophane still on, and the reflections unfortunately obscured some of the artwork.

This is not one of Steppenwolf's best known or best-loved recordings, but it is still a great listen.

Released in 1970, "7" was Steppenwolf's fifth studio recording.

See? The cellophane is really annoying, huh?

This LP went to a fan in California.