DEEP PURPLE - Come Taste The Band (Netherlands) 12" Vinyl LP Album

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.

Album Front Cover Photo of DEEP PURPLE - Come Taste The Band (Netherlands)

Product Information and Collector Notes

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".

Album Front Cover:

 

  • The front cover shows the photo of a large glass of wine and portraits of the Deep Purple band-memebrs inside this glass.
  • The band-name of "DEEP PURPLE" is printed near the top center of the front cover.
  • The album title is printed near the middle of the front cover.
  • There is NO catalognr on the front cover
Album Back Cover

How does the album back cover be different from other versions

  • The album's back cover shows an almost empty wine glass.
  • Ther is NO bar-code on the cover.
  • On the top right corner there is : "5C 064 o 97044", EMI-BOVEMA , Manufactured by EMI-Bovema Holland (p) 1975 (Notice that the catalognr on the back cover is different from the catalognr on the label)
Inner Sleeve
This album comes with custom inner sleeves which contain artwork and lyrics of all the songs on "Come Taste The Band".
Record Label

Record label information:

  • The record labels are pink and white with black lettering.
  • Are there any artwork on the labels
  • There is NO Label Code on the record's label
  • The Rights Society "STEMRA" is printed near the bottom center of the label.
  • The catalognr "5C 062-97044" is printed on the right hand side of the label, near 3 o'clock. (Notice that the catalognr on the label is different from the catalognr on the album back cover.)
  • On the left-hand side of the label there is (P) 1975 Deep Purple (Overseas) Ltd.
  • The rim-text run from 10 o'clock to 2 o'lock and from 8 o'clock to 4 o'clock.
  • Both rim-text are printed in the English language
Production and Recording Information

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

  Martin Birch Martin Birch was an English music producer and engineer who was active from the late 1960s to the early 2000s. He was born on 26th June 1948 in East Molesey, England, and began his career as a producer and engineer in the late 1960s, working with several notable British bands of the time, including Fleetwood Mac and Deep Purple.

 Birch's biggest contributions to music came in the 1970s and 1980s, when he worked as a producer and engineer for several of the most influential and popular heavy metal bands of the era, including Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and most notably, Iron Maiden. He was an important figure in the development of the heavy metal genre, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important producers of heavy metal music.
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Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Martin Birch

  Martin Birch Martin Birch was an English music producer and engineer who was active from the late 1960s to the early 2000s. He was born on 26th June 1948 in East Molesey, England, and began his career as a producer and engineer in the late 1960s, working with several notable British bands of the time, including Fleetwood Mac and Deep Purple.

 Birch's biggest contributions to music came in the 1970s and 1980s, when he worked as a producer and engineer for several of the most influential and popular heavy metal bands of the era, including Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and most notably, Iron Maiden. He was an important figure in the development of the heavy metal genre, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important producers of heavy metal music.
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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.

  FIN COSTELLO is a well known pop, rock photographer who has photographed dozens and dozens of bands. In the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal scene, he has photographed bands like Deep Purple , Ozzy Osbourne , Rainbow , King Diamond and many many others.

 


Music Genre:

British Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Label & Catalognr:

Purple Records – 5C 062-97 044, Purple Records – 5C 064-97 044

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram  

Year & Country:

1975 Manufactured in the Netherlands

Musicians:
  • Tommy Bolin - Lead Guitar

      Tom Bolin , (real-name: Thomas Richard Bolin ), an American guitarist who performed on a couple of records by the British Rock band "Deep Purple".

      Thomas Richard Bolin was born in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States on 1 Aug 1951. His parents were Richard Stanley Bolin 25/02/1919 and Barbara Jean Joseph 24/01/1924. He had two brothers: Johnnie Bolin, Richard E. “Pudge” Bolin 24/01/1957.

      Since 1975 he worked as a lead guitar in "Come Taste The Band", Deep Purple. He was 23 years old at that point. Since 1977 he worked as a guitarist in "Last Concert in Japan", Deep Purple. He was 25 years old at that point.

      On 4 December 1976, he died in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States when he was 25 years old. In 1976, he was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States.

  • David Coverdale - vocals

      David Coverdale a renowned English rock singer, songwriter, and musician who has made a significant contribution to the rock music industry. He was born on September 22, 1951, in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England, and grew up in Redcar. He first gained recognition in the early 1970s as the lead singer of the hard rock band Deep Purple before embarking on a successful solo career and forming his own band, Whitesnake.

     Coverdale's career began in 1973 when he replaced Ian Gillan as the lead vocalist of Deep Purple. He recorded three studio albums with the band, "Burn," "Stormbringer," and "Come Taste the Band," before the group disbanded in 1976. During his tenure with Deep Purple, Coverdale developed his unique style of blues-based rock and roll, which would later become a signature sound of his own band, Whitesnake.

     After Deep Purple, Coverdale formed Whitesnake, which quickly gained popularity in the United Kingdom and the United States. The band's first album, "Trouble," was released in 1978, followed by "Lovehunter" in 1979. In 1982, Whitesnake released their self-titled album, which contained the hit single "Here I Go Again." The song topped the charts in the United States, propelling the album to multi-platinum status. The album also included the hit singles "Still of the Night" and "Is This Love."

     Throughout the 1980s, Whitesnake continued to release successful albums, including "Slide It In" and "Whitesnake." The band's lineup changed frequently, with Coverdale being the only constant member. The band's music continued to evolve, incorporating elements of glam rock, hard rock, and heavy metal. Whitesnake's live performances were also legendary, featuring impressive guitar solos, powerful vocals, and a high-energy stage presence.

     In the 1990s, Coverdale continued to release solo albums and worked on various side projects. He also reunited with Deep Purple for a short period, performing on their 1984 album "Perfect Strangers" and their 1987 album "The House of Blue Light." In 2003, Coverdale released an album titled "Whitesnake - The Silver Anniversary Collection," which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the band's formation.

     Coverdale's music has influenced many artists in the rock and roll genre, and his powerful vocals and stage presence have made him a true rock icon. He has won numerous awards, including a Grammy for the song "Still of the Night" and an MTV Video Music Award for the video "Here I Go Again." He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 as a member of Deep Purple.

  • Glenn Hughes - bass
  • Jon Lord - keyboards

      Jon Lord was a British composer, keyboard player and best known for his performances with the bands Whitesnake, Deep Purple and many solo albums

      Jon Lord (fullname:John Douglas Lord) was born in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom on 09/06/1941. He was the first child of Reginald Charles Lord 18/12/1907 and Miriam Hudson 16/10/1912.

     When he was 54 years old, his mother Miriam Hudson died (1995). When he was 55 years old, his father Reginald Charles Lord died (1996).

     He married Judith Feldman in 1969. He married Vickie Gibbs in AFT 1975. He was 28 years old when he married Judith Feldman. He was 34 years old when he married Vickie Gibbs. He got divorced from Judith Feldman in 1975. He had one son with Judith Feldman: Sarah Lord. He had one son with Vickie Gibbs: Amy Lord.

     Since 1968 he worked as a musician in Shades of Deep Purple, Deep Purple. He was 27 years old at that point. Since 1969 he worked as a musician in Self-Titled ( Mk I ), Deep Purple. He was 28 years old at that point. Since 1970 he worked as a musician in Deep Purple & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Orig 1970 Conducted By Malcolm Arnold, Deep Purple. He was 29 years old at that point. Since 1970 he worked as a musician in In Rock, Deep Purple. He was 29 years old at that point. Since 1971 he worked as a musician in Machine Head , Deep Purple. He was 30 years old at that point. Since 1971 he worked as a musician in Fireball, Deep Purple. He was 30 years old at that point. Since 1972 he worked as a musician in Made in Japan, Deep Purple. He was 31 years old at that point. Since 1973 he worked as a musician in Who Do We Think We Are , Deep Purple. He was 32 years old at that point. Since 1974 he worked as a musician in Windows Continuo On Bach, Album by Jon Lord. He was 33 years old at that point. Since 1974 he worked as a musician in Stormbringer, Deep Purple. He was 33 years old at that point. Since 1975 he worked as a musician in Sarabande, Album by Jon Lord. He was 34 years old at that point. Since 1975 he worked as a musician in Made in Europe , Deep Purple. He was 34 years old at that point. Since 1975 he worked as a musician in Come Taste The Band, Deep Purple. He was 34 years old at that point. Since 1976 he worked as a musician in DEEP PURPLE III Self-Titled, Deep Purple. He was 35 years old at that point. Since 1977 he worked as a musician in Last Concert in Japan, Deep Purple. He was 36 years old at that point. Since 1978 he worked as a WHITESNAKE - Trouble in Trouble, Whitesnake. He was 37 years old at that point. Since 1980 he worked as a WHITESNAKE - Live in Heart of the City in Live in Heart of the City, Whitesnake. He was 39 years old at that point. Since 1980 he worked as a musician in In Concert Unreleased BBC-Tapes, Deep Purple. He was 39 years old at that point. Since 1981 he worked as a WHITESNAKE - Come An' Get It in Come An' Get It , Whitesnake. He was 40 years old at that point. Since 1982 he worked as a Musician on Before I Forget (Album) in Before I Forget, Album by Jon Lord. He was 41 years old at that point. Since 1984 he worked as a Musician in Perfect Strangers, Deep Purple. He was 43 years old at that point. Since 1987 he worked as a musician in The House of Blue Light, Deep Purple. He was 46 years old at that point. Since 1988 he worked as a musician in Nobody's Perfect, Deep Purple. He was 47 years old at that point. Since 1990 he worked as a musician in Slaves and Masters , Deep Purple. He was 49 years old at that point.

     On 16/07/2012, he died in London, England, United Kingdom when he was 71 years old. In 2012, he was buried in Hambleden (St. Mary) New Churchyard, Hambleden, Wycombe District, Buckinghamshire, England.

  • Ian Paice - drums

      Ian Paice (Full-name: Ian Anderson Paice) a British drummer who is the only musician who has performed in all the line-up of the "Deep Purple" band and is on all their studio and live albums

      Mini-biography: Ian Paice was born in Nottingham, City of Nottingham, England, United Kingdom on 29 JUN 1948.

     Since 1968 he works as a drummer in "Shades of Deep Purple", Deep Purple. He was 20 years old at that point. Since 1969 he works as a drummer in "Self-Titled ( Mk I )", Deep Purple. He was 21 years old at that point. Since 1970 he works as a drummer in "Deep Purple & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Orig 1970 Conducted By Malcolm Arnold", Deep Purple. He was 22 years old at that point. Since 1970 he works as a drummer in "In Rock", Deep Purple. He was 22 years old at that point. Since 1971 he works as a drummer in "Machine Head", Deep Purple. He was 23 years old at that point. Since 1971 he works as a drummer in "Fireball", Deep Purple. He was 23 years old at that point. Since 1972 he works as a drummer in "Made in Japan", Deep Purple. He was 24 years old at that point. Since 1973 he works as a musician in "Who Do We Think We Are", Deep Purple. He was 25 years old at that point. Since 1974 he works as a drummer in "Stormbringer", Deep Purple. He was 26 years old at that point. Since 1974 he works as a musician in "Burn", Deep Purple. He was 26 years old at that point. Since 1975 he works as a drummer in "Made in Europe", Deep Purple. He was 27 years old at that point. Since 1975 he works as a musician in "Come Taste The Band", Deep Purple. He was 27 years old at that point. Since 1976 he works as a drummer in "DEEP PURPLE III Self-Titled", Deep Purple. He was 28 years old at that point. Since 1977 he works as a musician in "Last Concert in Japan", Deep Purple. He was 29 years old at that point. Since 1978 he works as a drummer in "Trouble", Whitesnake. He was 30 years old at that point. Since 1980 he works as a drums in "Live in Heart of the City", Whitesnake. He was 32 years old at that point. Since 1980 he works as a drummer in "In Concert Unreleased BBC-Tapes", Deep Purple. He was 32 years old at that point. Since 1981 he works as a drummer in "Come An' Get It", Whitesnake. He was 33 years old at that point. Since 1982 he works as a drummer in "Before I Forget", Album by Jon Lord. He was 34 years old at that point. Since 1983 he works as a musician in "Victims Of The Future ", Gary Moore Band. He was 35 years old at that point. Since 1984 he works as a drummer in "Perfect Strangers", Deep Purple. He was 36 years old at that point. Since 1987 he works as a drummer in "The House of Blue Light", Deep Purple. He was 39 years old at that point. Since 1988 he works as a drummer in "Nobody's Perfect", Deep Purple. He was 40 years old at that point. Since 1990 he works as a drummer in "Slaves and Masters", Deep Purple. He was 42 years old at that point.

Tracklisting Side One:
  1. Comin' Home
  2. Lady Luck
  3. Gettin' Tighter
  4. Dealer
  5. I Need Love
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. Drifter
  2. Love Child
  3. This Time Around
  4. Owed to G (instrumental)
  5. You Keep On Moving

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Index of DEEP PURPLE Vinyl Records and Album Cover Gallery

Deep Purple has undergone several line-up changes since its formation in 1968. Here are the most notable line-ups in the band's history:

    Deep Purple Mark I (1968-1973)
  • Rod Evans (vocals)
  • Ritchie Blackmore (guitar)
  • Jon Lord (keyboards)
  • Nick Simper (bass)
  • Ian Paice (drums)
    Deep Purple Mark II (1973-1976)
  • David Coverdale (vocals)
  • Ritchie Blackmore (guitar)
  • Jon Lord (keyboards)
  • Glenn Hughes (bass, vocals)
  • Ian Paice (drums)
    Deep Purple Mark III (1976-1984)
  • Ian Gillan (vocals)
  • Ritchie Blackmore (guitar)
  • Jon Lord (keyboards)
  • Roger Glover (bass)
  • Ian Paice (drums)
    Deep Purple Mark IV (1984-1989)
  • Ian Gillan (vocals)
  • Ritchie Blackmore (guitar)
  • Jon Lord (keyboards)
  • Roger Glover (bass)
  • Ian Paice (drums)
  • Joe Lynn Turner (vocals)
    Deep Purple Mark V (1989-1992)
  • Ian Gillan (vocals)
  • Ritchie Blackmore (guitar)
  • Jon Lord (keyboards)
  • Roger Glover (bass)
  • Ian Paice (drums)
  • Joe Satriani (guitar)
    Deep Purple Mark VI (1993-2002)
  • Ian Gillan (vocals)
  • Steve Morse (guitar)
  • Jon Lord (keyboards)
  • Roger Glover (bass)
  • Ian Paice (drums)
    Deep Purple Mark VII (2003-present)
  • Ian Gillan (vocals)
  • Steve Morse (guitar)
  • Don Airey (keyboards)
  • Roger Glover (bass)
  • Ian Paice (drums)

David Coverdale Discography