Description: Deep Purple showcases the band during a fascinating early stage of their career, capturing the ambitious experimentation and powerful musicianship that would help shape the future of hard rock. Originally released in 1969, the album was the band’s third studio release and featured the original Mark I lineup, blending progressive rock, psychedelic influences, classical arrangements, and heavy guitar-driven moments.
This vinyl LP edition highlights a unique chapter before Deep Purple became one of the defining hard rock bands of the 1970s. Featuring tracks including “Chasing Shadows”, “Blind”, “Lalena”, “The Painter”, “Bird Has Flown”, and the expansive “April”, the album showcases Jon Lord’s keyboards, Ritchie Blackmore’s guitar work, and the band’s willingness to push beyond traditional rock boundaries.
For collectors, Deep Purple is an important piece of the band’s history, offering a glimpse into their early evolution before the arrival of their legendary Mark II lineup. Its rarity and connection to Deep Purple’s formative years make it a rewarding addition for fans of classic rock, progressive rock, and collectors exploring the roots of heavy music.
A fascinating early Deep Purple release that reveals the beginnings of a legendary rock legacy.
Format: LP, 180g
Release Date: June 21, 1969
Pressing: 2016 Reissue
Label: Tetragrammaton / Harvest / Polydor
Genre: Rock / Hard Rock
UPC: 0825646033959
Track Listing:
Side One
1. Chasing Shadows
2. Blind
3. Lalena
4a. Fault Line
4b. The Painter
Side Two
1. Why Didn't Rosemary?
2. Bird Has Flown
3. April
Total length: 44:34
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