Snakebite  by Whitesnake

In 1978, David Coverdale decided to unleash his own "musical reptile." The result was the legendary 4-track EP with the highly fitting title Snakebite. Its four songs were recorded from April 7 to April 13, and the EP was released on June 2, 1978.

The musical style of Snakebite was a mix of raw hard rock and deep blues that perfectly suited Coverdale's voice. The EP kicks off with "Bloody Mary," a highly entertaining, rhythmic track filled with piano. This is followed by "Steal Away," with its heavy, magnificent blues guitars, and next up is the EP's finest moment, "Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City," the ultimate cover of a Bobby "Blue" Bland song. Coverdale elevated it so much with his soul that it became the everlasting anthem of Whitesnake, and the EP concludes with "Come On," a pure rock 'n' roll outburst where Coverdale clearly "winks" at his past with Deep Purple, referencing the titles of the classic songs "Soldier Of Fortune" and "Gypsy" in the lyrics (!)

This EP was the moment when David Coverdale transformed from a solo artist into the leading figure of the band that would conquer the world several years later. The first 15,000 vinyl copies in the UK were released in white color, making it visually a true "white snake" (!)