DEEP PURPLE - MARK I AND II 2LP GATEFOLD 12" Vinyl LP Album

"Deep Purple - Mark I and II" is a 2LP gatefold 12" vinyl album that offers a comprehensive journey through the band's evolution. The gatefold cover features captivating artwork and photos within its pages. Liner notes by Jens Larsen provide insights in both English and German, enhancing the listening experience. This release is a collector's delight, showcasing the iconic Mark I and II lineups of Deep Purple. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

 

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Album Production information:

Gatefold (FOC) cover design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages

Liner notes by Jens Larsen, in both English and German

Music Genre:

  		70s Classic Rock British

Record Label Information:

Purple Records 1C 188-94 865

Media Format:

12" Double Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 480 gram  
Country of Origin:  1973 Made in Germany
Album cover photos of : DEEP PURPLE - Mark I and II 2LP Gatefold
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Back Cover  Photo of "DEEP PURPLE - Mark I and II 2LP Gatefold" Album
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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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Enlarged photo of the record's label 

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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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