Deep Purple Diacography
Recorded De Lane Lea, March 1971.

1 : Guitar (Albert Lee), Piano (Jon Lord), Drums (Ian Paice)
2 : Vocals (Yvonne Elliman / Tony Ashton), Bass (Roger Glover), Organ (Lord)


VINYL EDITIONS

GREAT BRITAIN V1 : Purple TPSA 7501 : October 1971 LP
Gatefold sleeve with mythical creatures front and back. Inner sleeve has photos of artists and recording sessions. (see photo)

AMERICA V2 : Capitol SMAS 870 : 1972 DS
New cover with an old astrological map of heavens on front and back. (see photo)

AMERICA V3 : Warner Brothers BS 2717 : 1973 SS
Another new cover with painting of sky, clouds and images of zodiac creatures. (see photo)

All other vinyl versions substantially the same, except GERMANY (Line OLLP 5317 : 1983) which had original art much reduced against a black background and the titles above in gold colour. (see photo) This was later issued in white vinyl.

Design as GB V2, which was copied from this release.
GERMANY V3 : Line LILP 400122 : 1986

RECOMMENDED COMPACT DISC

GREAT BRITAIN : Purple 354 : 2008 Limited Edition digipak

GREAT BRITAIN : Purple 355 : 2008 regular edition
Remastered from the original album production tapes. This title was first issued on CD by Line in Germany in the late 80s. (due soon)

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