In September 1964, “MGM” label released the self-titled, debut Animals (The) album. It was recorded January – July 1964, and was produced by Mickie Most.

Personnel:

• Eric Burdon – vocals
• Hilton Valentine – guitar, backing vocals
• Alan Price – organ, vibraphone, guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
• Chas Chandler – bass guitar, backing vocals
• John Steel – drums
• Val Valentin – engineer

Track listing:

1. The House of the Rising Sun – traditional, arranged by Alan Price
2. The Girl Can’t Help It – Bobby Troup
3. Blue Feeling – Jimmy Henshaw
4. Baby Let Me Take You Home – Wes Farrell, Bert Russell
5. The Right Time – Lew Herman
6. Talkin’ Bout You – Ray Charles
7. Around and Around – Chuck Berry
8. I’m in Love Again – Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino
9. Gonna Send You Back to Walker – Johnnie Mae Matthews
10. Memphis, Tennessee – Chuck Berry
11. I’m Mad Again – John Lee Hooker
12. I’ve Been Around – Fats Domino