I Used to Be an Animal is a studio album by English singer Eric Burdon, released in 1988 by Metronome Records.

It was recorded at Indigo Ranch in Malibu, California.

"Going Back to Memphis", "Run for Your Life", "Don't Give a Damn" and "I Will Be with You Again" were released as singles worldwide.

Burdon mixed several pop and rock-influenced styles like jungle, new wave, disco, alternative rock, hip hop, glam metal, electronica and blues.

All songs were composed by Eric Burdon and Steve Grant; except where noted.