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Boom Boom Box - The Ultimate Animals 1963-1966 The Animals Limited Box Set edition
Boom Boom Box - The Ultimate Animals 1963-1966
The Animals
‘Boom Boom Ultimate Animals 1963-1966’ is the most comprehensive retrospective release by The Animals ever.
Spread across eight CDs and one DVD, this impressive collection dives into the band's short but highly productive period from 1963 to 1966.
With over 150 tracks, the box set offers previously unreleased gems side by side with all of the band's studio recordings from 1963-1966, which are collected and remastered on one release for the first time.
The included DVD contains the long-lost documentary film The World Of The Animals, directed by Richard Mordaunt and filmed in 1965/66 during the band's tours in the USA and Poland. A unique historical snapshot and an absolute must-see for any Animals fan.
CD1 contains the band's self-titled debut album, The Animals, in a remastered edition, supplemented with singles that were not on the original album, the recordings from Graphic Sound, and three previously unreleased performances from Radio Luxembourg.
CD2 offers the band's second album, Animal Tracks, in a remastered edition with bonus tracks, while CD3 finally gives the third album, Animalisms, a long-awaited British reissue along with associated singles that have not previously been included on the album.
CD4 and CD5 mark the first official British release of the mono and stereo mixes of Animalism, respectively, which were never released by Decca in the UK due to the band's breakup at the end of 1966.
CD6 and CD7 dive into the band's legendary BBC sessions. With 59 tracks, all known, preserved BBC recordings are presented for the first time on an official, rights-cleared release.
CD8 collects a number of bonus recordings from Warner's archives, including instrumental backing tracks and early working versions of well-known songs.
In addition to the extensive music collection, the box set contains a wealth of rare memorabilia and photographs, including newspaper articles, advertisements, letters, posters, and concert flyers. The material has been provided by band member John Steel as well as Animals enthusiasts Kim Chester and Ashley Wood. The release is completed by extensive liner notes written by Animals biographer Sean Egan.
| Media | Music CD/DVD (CD and DVD) |
| Number of units | 9 |
| To be released | December 4, 2026 |
| EAN/UPC | 5021732972019 |
| Label | PLG UK Catalog |
| Genre | Rock |
| Dimensions | 140 × 190 × 42 mm · 850 g (Weight (estimated)) |
Track list
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1. CD THE ANIMALS
- Baby Let Me Take You Home
- Gonna Send You Back to Walker
- The House of the Rising Sun
- Talkin’ ‘Bout You (45 Edit)
- I’m Crying
- Take It Easy Baby
- The Story of Bo Diddley
- Bury My Body
- Dimples
- I’ve Been Around
- I’m in Love Again (a.k.a. In the Morning)
- The Girl Can’t Help It
- I’m Mad Again
- She Said Yeah
- The Right Time
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Boom Boom
- Around and Around
- I Just Want to Make Love to You - Graphic Sound EP 1965
- Big Boss Man - Graphic Sound EP 1965
- Boom Boom - Graphic Sound EP 1965
- Pretty Thing - Graphic Sound EP 1965
- Baby Let Me Take You Home - Radio Luxembourg
- Talkin’ ‘Bout You - Radio Luxembourg
- The House of the Rising Sun - Radio Luxembourg
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2. CD ANIMAL TRACKS
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
- Club A Gogo
- Mess Around
- How You’ve Changed
- Hallelujah I Love Her So
- I Believe to My Soul
- Worried Life Blues
- Roberta
- I Ain’t Got You
- Bright Lights Big City
- Let the Good Times Roll
- For Miss Caulker
- Roadrunner
- Bring It On Home to Me
- Baby Let Me Take You Home - Backing Track (2026)
- Blue Feeling - Version 1 (2026 UK)
- Baby What’s Wrong - Bonus Track (1990)
- F-E-E-L - Bonus Track (1990)
- The House of the Rising Sun - US Edit (1964 / 2026 UK)
- Dimples - Alternate Take (1990)
- Blue Feeling - Version 2 (1964 / 1990 UK)
- Talkin’ ‘Bout You - Unedited Version (1990)
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood - Rejected Master (1965)
- Don’t Want Much (a.k.a. Just a Little Bit) - Bonus Track (1990)
- Roberta - US Mix (1965 / 2026 UK)
- Bring It On Home to Me - Rejected Master (2026)
- New Years Radio Spot - Promo (1990)
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3. CD ANIMALISMS
- We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place (UK Take)
- I Can’t Believe It
- We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place (US Take)
- It’s My Life
- I’m Gonna Change the World
- We’re Gonna Howl Tonight
- Inside-Looking Out
- One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show
- Maudie
- Outcast
- Sweet Little Sixteen
- You’re on My Mind
- Clapping
- Gin House Blues
- Squeeze Her Tease Her
- What Am I Living For
- I Put a Spell on You
- That’s All I Am to You
- She’ll Return It
- Don’t Bring Me Down (Mono)
- Cheating (Mono)
- See See Rider (Mono)
- Don’t Bring Me Down (Stereo)
- Cheating (Stereo)
- See See Rider (Stereo)
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4. CD ANIMALISM (MONO)
- All Night Long
- Shake
- The Other Side of This Life
- Rock Me Baby
- Lucille
- Smokestack Lightning
- Hey Gyp
- Hit the Road Jack
- Outcast (Version 2 Mono)
- Louisiana Blues
- That’s All I Am to You (US Edit Mono)
- Going Down Slow
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5. CD ANIMALISM (STEREO)
- All Night Long
- Shake
- The Other Side of This Life
- Rock Me Baby
- Lucille
- Smokestack Lightning
- Hey Gyp
- Hit the Road Jack
- Outcast (Version 2 Stereo)
- Louisiana Blues
- That’s All I Am to You (US Edit Stereo)
- Going Down Slow
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6. CD BBC SESSIONS 1
- Interview Alan Price (1963-12-09) - Saturday Club, December 1963
- Pretty Thing (1963-12-09)
- Announcement to ‘Jerome’ (1963-12-09)
- Bright Lights, Big City (1964-06-08) - Saturday Club, June 1964
- The House of the Rising Sun (1964-07-22) - From Us to You, June 1964
- Gonna Send You Back to Georgia (1965-02-02) - Saturday Club, February 1965
- Interview Eric Burton (1965-02-02) - Saturday Club, February 1965
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (1965-02-02) - Saturday Club, February 1965
- The Mess Around (1965-02-02) - Saturday Club, February 1965
- Dimples (1965-02-02) - Saturday Club, February 1965
- Interview Alan Price (1965-02-02) - Saturday Club, February 1965
- Boom Boom (1965-02-10) - Easy Beat, February 1965
- What Am I Living For (1965-02-10) - Easy Beat, February 1965
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (1965-02-10) - Easy Beat, February 1965
- Intro (1965-04-02) - Top of the Pops 28
- See See Rider (1965-04-02) - Top Gear, April 1965
- Interview Eric Burdon (1965-04-02) - Top Gear, April 1965
- Bring It On Home to Me (1965-04-02) - Top Gear, April 1965
- I Gotta Find My Baby (1965-04-02) - Top Gear, April 1965
- Miss Ann (1965-04-02) - Top Gear, April 1965
- Willow Weep for Me (1965-04-02) - Top Gear, April 1965
- What Am I Living For (1965-04-06) - Saturday Club, April 1965
- Interview Eric Burdon (1965-04-06) - Saturday Club, April 1965
- Bring It On Home to Me (1965-04-06) - Saturday Club, April 1965
- Lawdy Miss Clawdy (1965-04-06) - Saturday Club, April 1965
- Drown in My Own Tears (1965-04-06) - Saturday Club, April 1965
- Ain’t That a Shame (1965-04-06) - Saturday Club, April 1965
- Intro (1965-07-06) - Top of the Pops 37
- Squeeze Her, Tease Her (1965-07-06)
- Interview Eric Burdon (1965-07-06) - Saturday Club, July 1965
- We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place (1965-07-06) - Saturday Club, July 1965
- Work Song (1965-07-06) - Saturday Club, July 1965
- Heartbreak Hotel (1965-07-06)
- Rosie (1965-07-06) - Saturday Club, July 1965
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7. CD BBC SESSIONS 2
- Work Song (1965-07-17) - Easy Beat, July 1965
- We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place (1965-07-17) - Easy Beat, July 1965
- Lucille Fragment (1965-10-29) - This Must Be the Place, October 1965
- Intro (1965-11-03) - Top of the Pops 54
- I Can’t Believe It (1965-11-03) - Saturday Club, November 1965
- Interview Chas Chandler (1965-11-03) - Saturday Club, November 1965
- It’s My Life (1965-11-03) - Saturday Club, November 1965
- Corinna Corinna (1965-11-03) - Saturday Club, November 1965
- Baby What’s Wrong (1965-11-03) - Saturday Club, November 1965
- Rosie (1965-11-03) - Saturday Club, November 1965
- We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place (1965-11-05) - Joe Loss Pop Show, November 1965
- I’m Gonna Change the World (1965-11-05) - Joe Loss Pop Show, November 1965
- It’s My Life (1965-11-05) - Joe Loss Pop Show, November 1965
- Lucille (1965-11-05) - Joe Loss Pop Show, November 1965
- Maudie (1966-02-12) - Easy Beat, February 1966
- Interview Chas Chandler (1966-02-12) - Easy Beat, February 1966
- Inside Looking Out (1966-02-12) - Easy Beat, February 1966
- She’ll Return It (1966-03-01) - Saturday Club, March 1966
- Interview Eric Burdon (1966-03-01) - Saturday Club, March 1966
- Inside Looking Out (1966-03-01) - Saturday Club, March 1966
- Maudie (1966-03-01) - Saturday Club, March 1966
- In the Wee Wee Hours (1966-03-01) - Saturday Club, March 1966
- Interview John Steel (1966-03-01) - Saturday Club, March 1966
- One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show (1966-03-01) - Saturday Club, March 1966
- Sweet Little Sixteen (1966-03-01) - Saturday Club, March 1966
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8. CD BONUS TRACKS FROM WARNERS VAULT (INSTRUMENTALS)
- Boom Boom (Backing Track) 2026
- Baby What’s Wrong (1st Composite Mix) 2026
- Blue Feeling (Version 1 Backing Track) 2026
- The Girl Can’t Help It (Backing Track) 2026
- I’m Crying (Backing Track) 2026
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (Rejected Master Backing Track)
- Roadrunner (Backing Track) 2026
- Bring It On Home to Me (Backing Track) 2026
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (Final Backing Track)
- Bring It On Home to Me (1st Mix Instrumental) 2026
- I Can’t Believe It (Backing Track) 2026
- We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place (Backing Track) 2026
- F-E-E-L (Backing Track) 2026
- Gonna Send You Back to Walker (Backing Track)
- Boom Boom (1st Composite Mix) 2026
- Talkin’ ‘Bout You (Backing Track) 2026
- The Story of Bo Diddley (Backing Track) 2026
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (Alternate Version 2nd Mix)
- Bring It On Home to Me (Alternate Vocal 2nd Mix) 2026
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (1st Composite Mix Plus Edit Piece)
- Bring It On Home to Me (Retake 2nd Mix) 2026
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9. DVD
- The World Of the Animals - A film by Richard Mordaunt
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