Iron Butterfly: In a Gadda Da Vida e2

The album cover for the 1968 album "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly is an iconic piece of music history. The album, released in June 1968, is best known for its title track, a 17-minute composition that occupies the entire Side B of the record. The cover of the album features a striking and psychedelic design that reflects the era's artistic style and the band's music. The album itself was a massive success, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard albums chart and selling over eight million copies within its first year of release. It achieved worldwide sales of over 30 million copies and was officially certified 4× Platinum in the United States. The title track of the album, "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," became a one-hit wonder, with its extended jam format captivating audiences and becoming a cultural phenomenon. The song's length, originally intended as a short country ballad, ended up being over seventeen minutes long, making it a unique and memorable piece in rock music history.