In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (album)

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Studio album by Iron Butterfly
Released	June 14, 1968
Recorded	Early 1968 at Gold Star Studios, Hollywood, CA and Ultra-Sonic Studios, Hempstead, New York
Genre	Acid rock, psychedelic rock, heavy metal
Length	36:15
Label	Atco
Producer	Don Casale
Iron Butterfly chronology
Heavy (1968) In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (1968) Ball (1969)

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is the second studio album by the American rock band Iron Butterfly, released in 1968. It is most known for the title track, a simple composition which, due to an extended jam, occupies the whole of Side B. The album is also available in a deluxe edition CD.

The In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida LP peaked at #4 on the Billboard charts^[1] and was given the distinction of being the first album to be awarded platinum status when the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) began that achievement level in 1976. Today it is a multi-platinum album with sales of over 25 million copies. It was also Atlantic Records' biggest selling album until it was surpassed by Led Zeppelin IV.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic rated In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida four-and-a-half out of five stars. He called the title track "the epitome of heavy psychedelic excess". He also stated that the rest of the songs "qualify as good artifacts".

Track listing

All songs written by Doug Ingle, except where noted.

Side one

1. "Most Anything You Want" – 3:44
2. "Flowers and Beads" – 3:09
3. "My Mirage" – 4:55
4. "Termination" (Erik Brann, Lee Dorman) – 2:53
5. "Are You Happy" – 4:31

Side two

1. "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" – 17:05

1995 Deluxe Edition bonus tracks

1. "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (live) – 18:51
2. "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (single version) – 2:53

Singles

US singles

• "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" b/w "Iron Butterfly Theme" (both are edited versions) -- Atco 6606
• "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" b/w "Soul Experience" -- Atlantic Oldies Series 13076

Overseas singles

• "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", "Flowers and Beads" b/w "My Mirage" (EP release)
• "Termination" b/w "Most Anything You Want"

Charts

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1968	In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Single Version)	Billboard Singles	30[1]

Personnel

• Doug Ingle: organ, lead vocals (except on "Termination")
• Erik Brann: guitars, backing vocals, lead vocal on "Termination"
• Lee Dorman: bass guitar, backing vocals
• Ron Bushy: drums, percussion

Production

• Arranged By Iron Butterfly
• Produced By Don Casale
• Recorded & Engineered By Jim Hilton
• Mixed By Bill Cooper

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Deluxe Edition

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Deluxe Edition
Studio album by Iron Butterfly
Released	1995
Recorded	1968-69
Genre	Rock
Length	58:10
Label	Atlantic
Iron Butterfly chronology
Light & Heavy: The Best of Iron Butterfly (1993) In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Deluxe Edition (1995)

A "Deluxe Edition" of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida was released in 1995. It included material from newly discovered first-generation master tapes, bonus recordings, and a 36-page booklet with photos. This re-release includes three versions of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida": the 17:05 studio version; the 19-minute live version from Iron Butterfly's Live (which includes a short organ intro), and the 2:52 single edit. The Deluxe Edition also includes a new cover, similar to the original, but with a moving butterfly flapping its wings and the band members jamming to the song.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Joynson, Vernon (1995). Fuzz, Acid, & Flowers. London: Borderline Books.
2. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida - Iron Butterfly". Allmusic. Retrieved August 24, 2005.

See also

• List of best-selling albums worldwide