DEEP PURPLE - In Rock 12" Vinyl LP Album

- 1978, Netherlands Release

This is a hard to find genuine Dutch release of "In Rock" which is the fourth album by English rock band Deep Purple, released in June 1970. It was their fourth studio album and the first with the classic Mk II lineup. Rod Evans (vocals) and Nick Simper (bass) had been fired in June 1969 and were replaced by Ian Gillan and Roger Glover

Album Front Cover Photo of DEEP PURPLE - In Rock (1978, 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 contains photos, artwork, album production details and lyrics of all the songs.

Album Front Cover:

How can the album cover be distinguished from other versions of this album

  • Near the center top are the band-name "Deep Purple" and the album title "In Rock"
  • In the bottom right corner there are the "EMI" company logo and the "Harvest" company logo.
Album Back Cover

How does the album back cover be different from other versions

  • In the top left corner of the album back cover there is the catalognr "5C 062-91442" and belows this there is "(1E 062 o 91442)
  • There is NO barcode on the back cover
Record Label

Record label information:

  • The record labels are yellow and green with black print.
  • There is NO Label Code on the labels.
  • The Rights Society "STEMRA" is printed near the center bottom.
  • The catalognr "5C 062-91442" is printed on the left-hand side near 9 o'clock, with (SHVL 777 A) right below it.
  • The rim-texr runs from 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock and 8 o'clock to 5 o'clock, both texts are printed in the English text.
Production and Recording Information

The album: "DEEP PURPLE - In Rock (1978, Netherlands)" was produced by: Deep Purple for Edwards Coletta Productions

This album was recorded at: IBC Studios by Andy Knight, De Lane Lea Studio by Martin Birch, Abbey Road by Philip McDonald

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

Album cover design: Edwards Coletta Productions

Art Studios: Nesbit Phipps & Froome

Album cover photography: Mike Brown, Alan Hall


Music Genre:

Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Label & Catalognr:

Harvest – 5C 062-91442, Harvest – 1E 062 º 91442

Media Format:

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

Year & Country:

1978 Made in Netherlands

Musicians:
  • Ritchie Blackmore

    Shred through rock history with Ritchie Blackmore! From Deep Purple's legendary riffs to Rainbow's anthems and Blackmore's Night's medieval melodies, his guitar redefined genres. Read all about him

  • Ian Gillan

    Experience the sonic power of Ian Gillan! From Deep Purple's legendary screams to solo adventures and a stint with Black Sabbath, his voice shaped rock history.

  • Roger Glover

    Dive into the rhythmic depths of hard rock with Roger Glover! From Deep Purple's legendary bass lines to Rainbow's anthems, learn how his musical journey shaped a genre.

  • Jon Lord

    Journey through the electrifying fusion of rock and classical music with Jon Lord, the iconic keyboardist of Deep Purple! Witness his evolution from "Smoke on the Water" to symphonic masterpieces. Learn about his career

  • Ian Paice

    Feel the thunderous beat of rock history! From Deep Purple's iconic riffs to collaborations with legends, Ian Paice's drumming mastery shaped generations and fueled anthems. Read his mini-biography

Tracklisting Side One:
  1. Speed King
  2. Bloodsucker
  3. Child in TIme
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. Flight of the Rat
  2. Into the Fire
  3. Living Wreck
  4. Har Lovin' Man
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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)

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