Steppenwolf - Collection 1968-1971 (8 Albums Mini LP SHM-CD) (2013/FLAC)

 Cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue from Steppenwolf features the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and the latest remastering. The cardboard sleeve faithfully replicates the US LP artwork, including its aluminium foil surface. Also comes with bonus sleeve that reproduces the design of Japan Limited Edition LP. Part of a 8-album Steppenwolf mini LP SHM-CD reissue series featuring albums "Steppenwolf," "The Second," "At Your Birthday Party," "Early Steppenwolf," "Monster," "Live Steppenwolf," "Steppenwolf 7," and "For Ladies Only." Becomes cardboard sleeve reissue for the first time.

Steppenwolf - The Epic Years 1974-1976 (3 CD, 2023/FLAC)

Continuing where The Dunhill / ABC Years box set had left off last year, the next story from Steppenwolf’s legacy continues in the mid-70s when they reformed and signed to Epic Records when they released three albums from the label (Slow Flux, Hour of the Wolf, and Skullduggery) from 1974 to 1976. The next box set from Esoteric Recordings gives us an insight by giving their time with Epic, the proper recognition it deserves.

On Valentine’s Day 1972, Steppenwolf was put to bed. It was the same day that the Mayor of Los Angeles’ own Sam Yorty officially designated as “Steppenwolf Day”. By this time John Kay embarked on a solo career and released two studio albums from the Dunhill label between ’72 and ’73; Forgotten Songs and Unsung Heroes, and My Sportin’ Life.

Steppenwolf – ‘Magic Carpet Ride-The Dunhill/ABC Years 1967-1971’ (8 CD, 2021/FLAC)

In the four year period between 1967 and 1971 California based hard rock band Steppenwolf released a series of best selling albums and singles, unique for their social and political commentary, garnering nine gold records and gathering an extremely loyal fan base that remains to this day.

Cherry Red Records has gathered the six studio and two live LP’s, supplemented by twenty six single sides, in a new eight disc box set on the label’s Esoteric Recordings imprint.

CD One: 1968 - Steppenwolf (01:14:29)

CD Two: 1968 - The Second (00:46:33)

CD Three: 1969 - At Your Birthday Party (00:53:30)

CD Four: 1969 - Early Steppenwolf (Live At The Matrix, San Francisco 14th May 1967) (00:43:44)

CD Five: 1969 - Monster (00:44:53)

CD Six: 1970 - Steppenwolf Live (01:18:25)

CD Seven: 1970 - Steppenwolf 7 (00:50:28)

CD Eight: 1971 - For Ladies Only (01:01:13)

 

 

Steppenwolf / John Kay discography [1968-2009]

Steppenwolf are a Canadian-American, hard rock group that was prominent in the late 1960s. The group was formed in 1967 in Los Angeles by vocalist John Kay, guitarist Michael Monarch, bassist Rushton Moreve, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton after the dissolution of Toronto group The Sparrows of which Moreve was not a member.

Steppenwolf enjoyed worldwide success from 1968 to 1974, but clashing personalities led to the end of the core lineup. Today, frontman John Kay is the only original member left, having served as lead singer for more than 40 years since 1967. 

John Kay & Friends-(2004)-Live At The Renaissance Center

John Kay & Steppenwolf-(1982)-Wolftracks

John Kay & Steppenwolf-(1987)-Rock & Roll Rebels

John Kay & Steppenwolf-(1990)-Rise & Shine

John Kay & Steppenwolf-(1995)-Live At 25

John Kay & The Sparrows-(1968)-Collector's Item

John Kay & The Sparrows-(1993)-Best Of

John Kay-(1972-73)-Forgotten Songs & Unsung Heroes  My Sportin' Life

John Kay-(1973)-My Sportin' Life

John Kay-(1987)-Lone Steppenwolf

John Kay-(2001)-Heretics & Privateers

John Kay-(2009)-Reborn To Be Wilder

Steppenwolf-(1968)-Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf-(1968)-The Second

Steppenwolf-(1969)- Early Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf-(1969)-At Your Birthday Party

Steppenwolf-(1969)-Monster

Steppenwolf-(1970)-Steppenwolf 7

Steppenwolf-(1971)-For Ladies Only

Steppenwolf-(1971)-Live

Steppenwolf-(1972)-Ride With Me

Steppenwolf-(1974)-Slow Flux

Steppenwolf-(1975)- Hour Of The Wolf

Steppenwolf-(1976)-Skulldugery

Steppenwolf-(1980)-My Father's Place New York

Steppenwolf-(1984)-Paradox

Steppenwolf-(1991)-Born To Be Wild Retrospective

Steppenwolf-(1996)-Feed The Fire

Steppenwolf-(1999)-Born To Be Wild

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Steppenwolf - Silver (2 CD, 1997/FLAC)

 

SILVER, 1997's double-disc Steppenwolf anthology, digs deeper into the creme de la creme of this classic rock band than the 1999's single-disc ALL TIME GREATEST HITS. Steppenwolf was one of the first bands to specialize in cranked-up-to-ten anthems. These guys definitely lent a helping hand in creating heavy metal.

The Steppenwolf sound is best displayed on the hits ("Born to Be Wild," "Magic Carpet Ride," "Rock Me"). These songs remain rock-radio standards. Also featured are such highlights as the mid-paced "It's Never too Late" and a pair of anti-drug diatribes, "The Pusher" and "Snowblind Friend."

Steppenwolf Featuring John Kay - Born To Be Wild / A Retrospective [2 CD, 1991/FLAC]

 Born to Be Wild – A Retrospective is a 1991 greatest hits album by Steppenwolf. It was the first attempt at a serious historical overview of the band and its founder/leader's career.