Iron Butterfly – In‑A‑Gadda‑Da‑Vida (Psychedelic Rock, Vinyl LP) SD 33‑250

Iron Butterfly ‎– In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida- 1968 Psych Rock (vinyl) decent copy!

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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

In‑A‑Gadda‑Da‑Vida was recorded in 1968 and became Iron Butterfly’s defining release, marking a major moment in the transition from late‑1960s psychedelic rock toward the heavier styles that would influence early hard rock and proto‑metal. 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 band’s melodic psychedelic style, built around organ‑driven arrangements, vocal harmonies, and rhythmic patterns typical of the era’s West Coast‑influenced sound.

Side Two contains the full 17‑minute version of “In‑A‑Gadda‑Da‑Vida,” 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 long‑form rock recordings, and it became a significant influence on later progressive and heavy rock groups.

The album’s success established Iron Butterfly as a major act within late‑1960s American rock and remains one of ATCO’s most recognized catalog titles.

The In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida LP peaked at number 4 on the Billboard charts^[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 year 1969 in the USA.^[7] It was also Atlantic Records' biggest selling album until it was surpassed by Led Zeppelin IV