Deep Purple - Purple Passages (1972) Vinyl LP • Emmaretta, Rod Evans, Hush

Catalog Number:

2LS-2644

Musical Styles:

1960s, 1970s, Acid Rock, Blues Rock, British Invasion, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good (VG)

Record Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyls play with occasional crackles; a few-clicks during "Kentucky Woman" and "April" (play-graded). Double LP. Cover has a few creases near edges, moderate scuffing, discoloration with darker spots (front/back/inner-gate); surface impressions on front/back. Inner-sleeves are original (WB ads/generic); one seam partially split on each. Spine is partly readable with noticeable wear. Shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier along bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. And The Address
2. Hey Joe
3. Hush
4. Emmeretta
5. Chasing Shadows
6. The Bird Has Flown
7. Why Didn't Rosemary?
8. Hard Road (Wring That Neck)
9. The Shield
10. Mandrake Root
11. Kentucky Woman
12. April

About The Record:

Purple Passages, by Deep Purple, is a double-LP compilation showcasing the band's early Mark I era material with original vocalist Rod Evans, drawing from their first three albums and highlighting their psychedelic and progressive rock roots before the harder sound of later lineups. It uniquely includes the rare final Mk I single Emmaretta on LP for the first time along with alternate mixes of tracks like The Bird Has Flown, offering fans deeper cuts such as the epic April, the lengthy cover Hey Joe, and instrumentals like Wring That Neck that showcase the group's early jamming prowess. Historically it captures the pre-fame phase that laid groundwork for Deep Purple's massive success, featuring enduring classics and fan-favorites like Hush and Kentucky Woman that remain staples of their early catalog. The album itself became a hit, reaching No. 57 on the US Billboard 200 and No. 52 in Canada.