THE ANIMALS/THE MOST OF THE ANIMALS SX 6035 (-66) UK MONO

  The Animals was part of the so called British invasion and way more popular in America than in England. Up to -66 six albums had been released in US and only three in UK. The group had a US contract with MGM for their entire career while they issued on three different labels at home - Columbia, Decca and MGM. This compilation was put together by UK Columbia after the group decided to move to Decca and consists mostly of non-LP tracks from 1964-65. Over the Atlantic the Americans had issued every song the group recorded on albums, but in England some of the best stuff were still only available on 45:s. As the album title hints all tracks were handeled by master producer Mickie Most, the mix and engraving is perfect and the audio tophole. Favorite tracks - "It's My Life", "We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place", "Bring It On Home To Me" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood. Early releases in a couple of European countries, Downunder, South America and Israel. There was also a 1965 Swedish only variation with early gems, having other sleeve design and slightly different tracking   https://monolover.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-animals-ssx-1016-65-mono-sweden.html  . UK 1971 12-track stereo issue on MFP label (MFP 5218) carried the same name as this, but had other sleeve design and only five cuts in common. Premiere UK had label as shown here in a laminated flip/back cover. (ÄNÄ*)