title: The Animals (British album)
text: # The Animals (British album)
  
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  | Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
  
  The Animals is the self-titled debut album by the British R&B/blues rock band the Animals. It was released in the United Kingdom in October 1964 on EMI's Columbia Records. The album reached No. 6 in the UK Albums Chart and held that position for 20 weeks.
  
  ## Personnel
  
  ### The Animals
  
  * Eric Burdon – lead vocals
  * Hilton Valentine – guitar, vocals
  * Alan Price – keyboards, vocals
  * Chas Chandler – bass guitar, vocals
  * John Steel – drums, percussion
  
  ### Technical
  
  * Mickie Most – producer
  * Val Valentin – engineer
  
  ## Charts
  
  | Chart | Year | Peak position |
  | - | - | - |
  | UK Albums Chart | 1964 | 6 |
  | Finnish Albums Chart | 1966 | 9 |
  