Steppenwolf Вђћвђ“ Gold (their Great Hits) (1971) (... Apr 2026

: Their signature hit, famously used in the film Easy Rider and credited with introducing the term "heavy metal" to rock lyrics.

: A psychedelic rock staple that peaked at #3 on the U.S. charts. : Their signature hit, famously used in the

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 is a seminal compilation album released in February 1971

The compilation is famous for including the band's most iconic "Easy Rider" era anthems: Key Features and Tracklist The compilation is famous

: A gritty counterculture classic written by Hoyt Axton.

: Many original copies included a detachable poster of the band.

: The cover art features a distinctive yellow/gold background with silhouettes of the five band members. Modern Availability and Reissues