DEEP PURPLE "MACHINE HEAD" TPSA 7504+INSERT 1st UK PRESS A-1U/B-1U 1972 VINYL
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Deep Purple ? "Machine Head" Purple Records ? TPSA 7504 Vinyl, LP, Gramophone Co Text. Released March 1972.
Comes with fold out poster with the song lyrics to the album printed on it (with the catalogue number located top right of the poster).
Primary identifiers for this pressing 1) No EMI credit on label, outer rim of label for first pressings has 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd' at 11 O'clock. 2) 'Made In Great Britain' on label
Matrix / Runout (A): TPSA 7504 A - 1U Matrix / Runout (B): TPSA 7504 B - 1U
Machine Head is the sixth studio album released by Deep Purple. It was recorded through December 1971 in Montreux, Switzerland, and released in March 1972.
Machine Head is often cited as a major influence in the early development of the heavy metal music genre. Commercially, it is Deep Purple's most successful album, topping the charts in several countries following its release. The album reached number 1 in the United Kingdom and stayed in the top 40 for 20 weeks. It reached number 7 in the United States, remaining on the Billboard 200 for 118 weeks.
The gatefold sleeve in fantastic condition apart from a 1.5" tear to rear (see photo). That apart there is no writing and the spine is intact and legible. The vinyl is immaculate. Poster insert is also in great condition with no tears or writing.
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