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Deep Purple's 'metalness' may be doubted by many these days, but during the first half of the 1970s they were surpassed only by Black Sabbath in the heavy stakes. While grounded in the same rock as Sabbath was, Purple was arguably a far more diverse band and many, many bands may well have never existed if not for them. Deep Purple's first four albums are certainly not heavy metal, being strange combinations of late 60s hard rock, progressive rock, and pop--the fourth is actually a classical album! With 'In Rock' the band changed their sound to the overblown, sometimes pompous, primeval metal style they became famous for. After Blackmore left late in 1974 the band's creative heart was torn out and they split up in 1976. Reforming in 1984, Deep Purple has continued ever since, remaining not only active but producing work of consistent quality. The discography list below is selective, and includes all the official releases and a selection of compilations and live albums. There are literally hundreds of Deep Purple albums to choose from beyond these listed, mostly live and rare/archival compilations.

 
Added on 7/25/2002 5:00 AM by Goreripper | Last updated on 10/8/2005 5:00 AM by Goreripper

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Discography (35 Releases)

2005 - Rapture of the Deep by Deep Purple

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2003 - Bananas by Deep Purple

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2000 - In Concert With The London Symphony Orchestra by Deep Purple

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1998 - 30:Very Best of (comp.) by Deep Purple

1998 - Abandon by Deep Purple

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1996 - Purpendicular by Deep Purple

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1993 - The Battle Rages On by Deep Purple

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1990 - Slaves And Masters by Deep Purple

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1988 - Nobody's Perfect (live) by Deep Purple

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1987 - Call of the Wild (single) by Deep Purple

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1987 - The House Of Blue Light by Deep Purple

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1984 - Perfect Strangers by Deep Purple

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1980 - Deepest Purple: The Very Best of Deep Purple (comp.) by Deep Purple

1978 - Last Concert In Japan (live) by Deep Purple

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1975 - Come Taste The Band by Deep Purple

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1974 - Stormbringer by Deep Purple

1974 - Might Just Take Your Life (single) by Deep Purple

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1974 - Burn by Deep Purple

1974 - Burn (EP) by Deep Purple

1973 - Who Do We Think We Are? by Deep Purple

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1973 - Smoke on the Water (single) by Deep Purple

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1972 - Made in Japan (live) by Deep Purple

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1972 - Never Before (single) by Deep Purple

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1972 - Machine Head by Deep Purple

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1971 - Strange Kind of Woman (single) by Deep Purple

1971 - Fireball by Deep Purple

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1971 - Fireball (single) by Deep Purple

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1970 - In Rock by Deep Purple

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1970 - Black Night (single) by Deep Purple

1969 - Concerto For Group And Orchestra by Deep Purple

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1969 - Deep Purple by Deep Purple

1968 - Kentucky Woman (single) by Deep Purple

1968 - The Book Of Taliesyn by Deep Purple

1968 - Hush (single) by Deep Purple

1968 - Shades of Deep Purple by Deep Purple

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