: A gritty counterculture classic written by Hoyt Axton.
is a seminal compilation album released in February 1971 . It captures the peak era of the Canadian-American hard rock band between 1968 and 1970. The album was a massive commercial success, reaching #24 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and receiving RIAA Gold certification just months after its release on April 12, 1971. Key Features and Tracklist : A gritty counterculture classic written by Hoyt Axton
: Includes "Rock Me," "Hey Lawdy Mama," "Move Over," and "Sookie Sookie". Original Vinyl Presentation The album was a massive commercial success, reaching
: Many original copies included a detachable poster of the band. : The cover art features a distinctive yellow/gold
: The cover art features a distinctive yellow/gold background with silhouettes of the five band members. Modern Availability and Reissues
The compilation is famous for including the band's most iconic "Easy Rider" era anthems:
For collectors and audiophiles, several high-quality versions are currently available: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Steppenwolf Gold - Their Greatest Hits - Release Date: 1971