Deep Purple - Made In Japan (Vinyl 2LP | Gatefold | 1972)

Deep Purple – Made In Japan was released in 1972 and is regarded as one of the greatest live albums in rock history: the classic Mark II line-up, recorded in Japan in August 1972, at full hard rock force. Across two records unfold extended versions of “Highway Star”, “Child In Time”, “Smoke On The Water”, “Lazy” and “Space Truckin'”.

On offer is the German release from 1972 on Purple Records (1C 188-93 915/916) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Purple Records – 1C 188-93 915/916
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: Purple Records 1C 188 93 915/916
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1972
• Genre: Rock, Hard Rock – more in Hardrock
• Features: Double LP, gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG (with wear and German price sticker)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Highway Star (6:46)
2. Child In Time (12:20)

Side B

1. Smoke On The Water (7:28)
2. The Mule (9:43)

Side C

1. Strange Kind Of Woman (9:08)
2. Lazy (11:09)

Side D

1. Space Truckin' (19:48)

Personnel

Ian Paice (Drums), Roger Glover (Bass), Roger Glover (Design [Cover]), Martin Birch (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
According to the listing this is the German release from 1972 on Purple Records – i.e. from the album's year of release.

Which songs stand out?
“Highway Star”, “Child In Time”, “Smoke On The Water” and “Space Truckin'”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Hardrock collection.