DEEP PURPLE - Made In Japan Live 2LP 12" VINYL Album

- Italian Release with "LIVE" Sticker

Deep Purple's iconic live album"Made in Japan" gets a unique Italian release on 2LP 12" vinyl. This edition captures the band's 1972 Japanese tour, showcasing their raw energy and legendary improvisations. Look for the Italian Right Society (S.I.A.E.) print on the label and the "LIVE" sticker on the cover to identify this special release.

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"Made in Japan" Album Description:

Deep Purple's first tour of Japan in 1972 was a short but impactful one. Originally scheduled for May, the three dates were moved to August due to scheduling conflicts (15th & 16th at Festival Hall, Osaka and 17th at Budokan, Tokyo). Despite the short tour, the band's popularity in Japan was already high, leading to sell-out shows.

This enthusiastic reception convinced the Japanese Warner Bros. Records to record the tour for a live album. While Deep Purple had been hesitant about live albums previously, they agreed, and the recordings resulted in the highly acclaimed "Made in Japan," a double LP released in December 1972 (March 1973 in the US). Comprised of edits from all three shows, "Made in Japan" is considered one of the greatest live albums of the 1970s and a testament to the energy of Deep Purple's live performances.

Album Details

Music Genre: Hard Rock
Album Production Information:
Produced by: Deep Purple
Recorded at: Live concerts during 1972 in Japan

Release Information

Record Label Information: Purple records 3C 154 93916
Album Packaging: Gatefold design enhances the experience with interior artwork and photos.

Format & Origin

Media Format: Double 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album Weight: 460 gram
Year & Country: 1972 Made in Italy

Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: DEEP PURPLE - Made in Japan Live 2LP
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Ritchie Blackmore - Lead Guitar

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  • Ian Gillan - Lead Vocals

    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 - Bass

    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 (1941-2012) - Keyboards

    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

Complete Track-listing of the album "DEEP PURPLE - Made in Japan Live 2LP"

The detailed tracklist of this record "DEEP PURPLE - Made in Japan Live 2LP" is:

    Side One:
  1. Highway Star (Osaka 16 Aug 1972)
  2. Child in Time (Osaka 16 Aug 1972)
    Side Two:
  1. Smoke on the Water (Osaka 15 Aug 1972)
  2. The Mule (Tokyo 17 Aug 1972)
    Side Three:
  1. Strange Kind Of Woman (Osaka 16 Aug 1972)
  2. Lazy (17 Aug 1972)
    Side Two:
  1. Space Truckin (Osaka 16 Aug 1972)
Album Back Cover  Photo of "DEEP PURPLE - Made in Japan Live 2LP"

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Photo of the inside page of the gatefold cover 

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Photo of the inside page of the gatefold cover   

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Photo of the original custom inner sleeve with the "Deep Purple" discography ( discografia )

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Photo of the LP's label  

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Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash.

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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