DEEP PURPLE - The Mark 2 Purple Singles 12" Vinyl LP Album

"The Mark 2 Purple Singles" record is a compilation album of tracks previously released as 7" singles of the "Mark II" period of the British Rock band "Deep Purple". Their Mark 2 period was from July 1969 until June 1973. This page has album photos of the covers, inner sleeves and record labels together with detailed description.

Album Front Cover Photo of DEEP PURPLE - The Mark 2 Purple Singles

Product Information and Collector Notes
Album Front Cover:

 

  • Top of the front cover has the text "COLLECTORS ITEM - IN PURPLE VINYL" printed in pink text. (Other releases have this text printed inside a pink bar".
  • There is no catalognr printed on the front cover.
Album Back Cover

How does the album back cover be different from other versions

  • The catalognr "1A 062.61695" is printed in the top right corner of the album cover.
  • There is NO bar-code on the back cover.
  • Near the center bottom there is the "EMI Company Logo" and the text "Made and distributed by EMI records holland bv"
Record Label

 

  • The record labels are pink with a large white P
  • There is NO Label Code.
  • The Rights Society ""STEMRA" is printed near the bottom of the label.
  • The catalognr on the label is "5C 062-616195"
  • The rim-text is in English and runs from 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock and 8 o'clock to 4 o'clock.
Matrix and run-out codes:
Side A: 5C-062-61695-A//39293-1-Y (Stamped)
Side B: 062-61695-B//39294-1-Y (Stamped)
Production and Recording Information

The album: "DEEP PURPLE - The Mark 2 Purple Singles" was produced by: Deep Purple

Album cover design: David Dragon

Album cover photography: Peter Vernon, Fin Costello

Discover the man behind the lens who immortalized rock's golden age. Explore Fin Costello's journey through the vibrant 70s music scene and his iconic photographs that defined an era.

Music Genre:

Hard Rock

Label & Catalognr:

Purple Records – 1A 062-61695, Purple Records – 5C 062-61695

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1979 Holland / Netherlands

Musicians:
  • Ian Gillan - 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.

  • Ritchie Blackmore - Lead Guitar

    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

  • 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.

  • Ian Paice - Drums

    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

  • Jon Lord - 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

Tracklisting Side One:
  1. Smoke on the Water
  2. Black Night 4:54
  3. Child In Time 9:49
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. Woman From Tokyo 4:27
  2. Never Before 3:27
  3. When A Blind Man Cries 3:28
  4. Painted Horse 5:15
High Resolution & Quality Photos
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Close up 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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