This is the original 1975 release of "Come Taste The Band" which was recorded between August 3rd and September 1st, 1975 at Musicland Studios in Munich, Germany. The album was co-produced and engineered by the band and longtime band associate Martin Birch. The album was released in October 1975. It was the only studio album with Tommy Bolin, who replaced Ritchie Blackmore on lead guitar.
This 12" LP black vinyl music record comes comes in a Fold Open Cover (FOC), which is also also known as a Gatefold cover. The inner pages of this album cover contain many photos of the "Deep Purple" band-members and production details.
This album "DEEP PURPLE - Come Taste The Band (Netherlands)" includes the original custom inner sleeve with complete lyrics of all the songs "Come Taste The Band".
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The album: "DEEP PURPLE - Come Taste The Band (Netherlands)" was produced by: Produced by Martin Birch and Deep Purple, all music of this album was conceived, written and recorded in Musicland Studios, during August and September 1975
The man behind the soundboard, shaping iconic rock and metal anthems. Martin Birch's journey from sound engineer to legendary producer is a testament to passion and innovation. Read on his career
Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Martin Birch
The man behind the soundboard, shaping iconic rock and metal anthems. Martin Birch's journey from sound engineer to legendary producer is a testament to passion and innovation. Read on his career
This album was recorded at: Musicland Studios, Munich, West-Germany.
Album cover design: Castle, Chappell and Partners Limited
Album cover photography: Peter Williams
Inside Cover Photography: Dieter Zill by Courtesy of Bravo Magazine and Fin Costello.
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British Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Purple Records – 5C 062-97 044, Purple Records – 5C 064-97 044
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram
1975 Manufactured in the Netherlands
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