Artist page · 04/07/2026
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50 vinyl titles in catalog, including 1970's Deep Purple In Rock and 1974's Burn; original pressings sought after by collectors.
Deep Purple emerged from the UK rock scene in 1968, blending hard rock with progressive and psychedelic influences. The band’s core years include landmark albums like Deep Purple In Rock (1970), Fireball (1971), and Burn (1974), which highlight their evolving sound and virtuosity.
Their catalog on vinyl exceeds 50 titles, spanning studio albums, live recordings, and reissues, with collectible original pressings from labels such as Purple Records and Harvest. Deep Purple’s impact is seen in their long-lasting demand on the vinyl market, reflecting their musical legacy and ongoing influence.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Edel Records · 2005
Metal Mind Productions · 2004
Purple Records · 2004
EMI · 2003
Sonic Zoom · 2003
Sonic Zoom · 2002
Purple Records · 2001
Thames · 1999
Eagle Records · 1999
EMI Switzerland · 1998
Thames · 1997
BMG · 1996
Connoisseur Collection · 1996
King Biscuit Flower Hour Records · 1995
RCA · 1994
RPM Records · 1993
RCA · 1993
Connoisseur Collection · 1991
RCA · 1990
Polydor · 1988
Polydor · 1987
Polydor · 1984
Harvest · 1982
Harvest · 1980
Purple Records · 1978
Warner Bros. Records · 1977
Purple Records · 1976
Purple Records · 1975
Purple Records · 1974
Purple Records · 1974
Purple Records · 1973
Purple Records · 1972
Purple Records · 1972
Harvest · 1971
Harvest · 1970
Harvest · 1969
Harvest · 1969
Tetragrammaton Records · 1968
Tetragrammaton Records · 1968
EMI Premier · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Deep Purple's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Defining hard rock’s early sound, this album features seven tracks including Speed King and Child In Time, showcasing lightning-fast guitar riffs and powerful vocals.
This album marked a lineup change introducing Glenn Hughes and David Coverdale, with complex arrangements blending hard rock and funk elements over eight tracks.
Featuring seven tracks including the title track Fireball, this album captures the band’s energetic blend of hard rock and progressive textures.
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Artists who share part of Deep Purple's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Ian Gillan’s voice brought a unique power to the band’s classic lineup.— Fan Commentary
The 1970 album Deep Purple In Rock was recorded with notable urgency to mark the band's new hard rock direction, capturing dynamic performances in a tight studio schedule.
The 1972 Made in Japan live album compiled concert performances in Japan, showcasing extended improvisations and the band’s acclaimed live energy.
Burn’s original 1974 pressings on Purple Records include French represses and German club editions, both highly sought after by collectors for their sound quality and rarity.
The 1974 album Burn introduced vocalists David Coverdale and bassist Glenn Hughes, signaling a shift toward funk and blues influences in the band’s sound.
Official store
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Deep Purple formed in 1968 in Hertford, United Kingdom.
Deep Purple In Rock (1970) is considered an essential hard rock album, often sought after on vinyl.
Yes, original pressings from the 1970s such as Burn and Fireball hold collector value, with prices varying by country and label.
French pressings of albums like Burn (1974) and Deep Purple In Rock (1970) are available and often collected for their sound quality.
Deep Purple's music spans hard rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and elements of heavy metal.
Yes, notable live vinyl includes Made in Japan (1972) and Live in Paris 1975, prized for capturing the band's live energy.
Burn contains eight tracks blending hard rock and funk styles.
'Smoke on the Water' is featured on the 1972 album Machine Head, a classic of their catalog.
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