Deep Purple - Shades Of Deep Purple (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1969 | OIS)

Deep Purple – Shades Of Deep Purple is the band's debut album in its original line-up with Rod Evans on vocals. Jon Lord's organ and Ritchie Blackmore's guitar combine psychedelic sounds with early hard rock – including the hit “Hush” as well as versions of “Help” and “Hey Joe”.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1969 on Odeon (1C 062-04 175) with the original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Odeon – 1C 062-04 175
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1969
• Genre: Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock – more in Psychedelic Rock
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. And The Address (4:32)
2. Hush (4:21)
3. One More Rainy Day (3:37)
4. Prelude: Happiness (7:16)
5. I'm So Glad

Side B

1. Mandrake Root (6:02)
2. Help (5:54)
3. Love Help Me (3:44)
4. Hey Joe (7:18)

Personnel

Rod Evans (Vocals), Ritchie Blackmore (Lead Guitar), Jon Lord (Organ, Vocals), Nick Simper (Bass Guitar, Vocals), Ian Paice (Drums), Derek Lawrence (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to our listing this is the German original pressing from 1969 on Odeon (1C 062-04 175) with the original inner sleeve.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “Hush”, “Mandrake Root”, “And The Address” and the cover versions “Help” and “Hey Joe”.

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 Psychedelic Rock collection.