Machine Head is the sixth studio album released by English rock band "Deep Purple". It was recorded through December 1971 in Montreux, Switzerland, and released in March 1972.
Machine Head is often cited as influential in the development of the heavy metal music genre. It is Deep Purple's most successful recording, topping the charts in several countries following its release. The album reached #1 in the UK, where it stayed for 20 weeks in the top-40. It also reached #7 in the US, remaining on the Billboard 200 for 118 weeks.
Gatefold (FOC) cover design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages |
Music Genre: |
British Hard Rock |
Album Production information: |
Sound and recording engineers:
Martin Birch
, Jemery "Bear" Gee John Coletta (1932-2008) - Cover Art |
Label Information: |
Purple 3C 064 93261 |
Media Format: |
12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 290 gram |
Year & Country: |
1972 Made in Italy |
Band Members and Musicians on: Deep Purple Machine Head |
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Track Listing of: Deep Purple Machine Head |
The Song/tracks on "Deep Purple Machine Head" are
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High Quality Photo of Album Front Cover "DEEP PURPLE Machine Head" |
Photo of the album's Back Cover
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Inner Sleeve of "DEEP PURPLE Machine Head" Album |
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Photo of "DEEP PURPLE Machine Head" Album's Inner Sleeve |
Photo of the album's Inner Sleeve
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