DEEP PURPLE ''DEEP PURPLE IN ROCK'' 1st UK PRESSING CAT NO. SHVL 777 1970 ORIGINAL PRESS (NO) EMI VINYL AND COVER AWESOME CONDITION!!!! ABSOLUTELY AWESOME AUDIO THROUGH OUT!!!!! LOOK! EARLIEST ''4'' ''G''

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Deep Purple in Rock is a hard rock album by English rock band Deep Purple, released in 1970. It was their fourth studio album, and the first with the classic Mk II lineup (though "Concert for Group and Orchestra", a live album released in December 1969, did feature this lineup). It would peak at #4 in the UK, remaining in the charts for many months.!!!!!!!

Their earlier work was much differently oriented, with orchestra-driven tracks and covers that ranged from The Beatles to Neil Diamond, among others, but on this record there are no compromises. All tracks are credited to the working efforts of the five members of the band. "Speed King" and "Flight of the Rat" are prime examples of hard rock songs, and the band's new style. "Child in Time" is perhaps the most famous song from this record. This song starts off as a ballad but then becomes a rocker with several solo improvisations and is famous for the high notes Ian Gillan hits in the song. Although "Into the Fire" and "Speed King" featured in the set lists at the time, "Child in Time" was the only song from this album that was included on Made in Japan two years later (although "Speed King" was the usual encore and is featured on the expanded CD re-issue, as is "Black Night" which was included in the "Deep Purple in Rock" reissue)!!!!!

Track Listing.....

1. "Speed King" – 5:49
2. "Bloodsucker" – 4:10
3. "Child in Time" – 10:14
4. "Flight of the Rat" – 7:51
5. "Into the Fire" – 3:28
6. "Living Wreck" – 4:27
7. "Hard Lovin' Man" – 7:11

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this caliber (more than 800 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

The Vinyl

Please note! This is the original HEAVY THICKER AND DEEPER GROOVED TYPE OF VINYL (later press were much more flimsier and less robust)!!!

On visual inspection the playing surface looks awesome . Most marks\scuffs that could possibly be seen under a strong would be caused by the vinyl been slid in and out of its sleeve! There are no deep scratches that cause any loud clicks or pops that I heard! I have played this through track for track a few times and the audio is awesome, crystal clear and vibrant through out, with (no) distortion or any signs of groove wear at all!!!! certainly (no) clicks pops or jumps!!!    Please note! Please allow for some light static type crackle that may be heard during some isolated quieter places only, or in between tracks for instance, but during the main audio this sounds truly awesome throughout! THIS AUDIO IS RATED AT THE VERY TOP! ON ALL FREQUENCIES!! UNBELIEVABLE FOR A VINYL THAT IS 35 YEARS OLD!!!!! IN MY OPINION THESE ORIGINAL 1ST PRESSINGS PRODUCE THE BEST AUDIO QUALITY CAN NOT BE SURPASSED BY LATER PRESSINGS!!

I would grade the audio at least excellent to excellent plus!

Please note! I always add this disclaimer! I have described the audio quality as usual giving my honest opinion and would class myself as highly critical! Please look at my completed listing of records that i have sold of this caliber and you will see that i normally get it right! Please allow for the odd static crackle\ticks here and there not consistent throughout the audio! Remember that this is a genuine original 1st press vinyl that is 36 years old and would have been played on a 36 years old system!!!!

The Matrix

side 1. ''SHVL 777 A-2'' side 2. ''SHVL 777 B-1

The Mother stampers

side 1. ''4'' ''GHM,'' side 2. '' 4 '' ''GAL'' (VERY EARLIEST STAMPERS)

The Labels

These are superb! Feature the ''GRAMOPHONE CO....'' around the label rim (only early press) ''EMI'' IS EMITED (only 1st press) spidering  can be seen only angled in strong light In my opinion this has definitely not  been over played. For a vinyl that is 36 years old ! unbelievable!!

Please note! i am highly critical about the audio quality on my records as it is my prime interest above rarity! This plays awesome you will not be disappointed, also this being the 1st and very early is highly collectible and sought after!!!

The Cover

This is the original ''GARROD & LOFTHOUSE'' Printed laminated gate fold cover !!(NO) SPLITS OR TARES OR NASTY NAMES WRITTEN ON! VERY VERY GLOSSY AND VERY VERY RICH IN COLOUR (VERY RARELY EVER SEEN IN THIS CONDITION) (no) splits or tares really superb spine (see photos) hardly any creasings worth to mention on the front or rear of the cover!! (unbelievable) just minor creases at the spine but very small indeed This cover must be at least excellent if not better in my opinion!!

The Record Sleeve

This is plain white poly lined cover in superb condition (see photos) (no) splits or tares just light creases\staining with age !

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