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This Complete List Of Deep Purple Studio Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Deep Purple studio albums. The band Deep Purple was first formed in 1968. The group Deep Purple hails from the area of London, England. All these hard rocking legendary Deep Purple albums have been presented below in chronological order. We have also included all original release dates with each Deep Purple album as well as all original Deep Purple album covers. Every Deep Purple album listed below showcases the entire Deep Purple album tracklisting.
DEEP PURPLE STUDIO ALBUMS
Shades of Deep Purple
Released 1968
The debut album by Deep Purple was primarily recorded in three days and is a mix of original songs and covers. The album featured the band’s early sound, influenced by psychedelic and progressive rock. It received a lukewarm reception from critics but became somewhat of a cult classic among fans.
The album featured Rod Evans on lead vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards and organ, Nick Simper on bass and backing vocals, and Ian Paice on drums. “Shades of Deep Purple” was produced by Derek Lawrence and was released on Tetragrammaton Records in the US and Parlophone in the UK. It was recorded at Pye Studios in London between May 11 and May 13, 1968.
CD Track Listings:
- “And the Address” – 4:38
- “Hush” – 4:25
- “One More Rainy Day” – 3:40
- “Prelude: Happiness / I’m So Glad” – 7:19
- “Mandrake Root” – 6:09
- “Help!” – 6:01
- “Love Help Me” – 3:49
- “Hey Joe” – 7:33
The Book of Taliesyn
Released 1968
This album further delved into progressive and psychedelic rock, featuring both original compositions and unusual covers. It was more complex than the debut album and included some of the band’s early classic tracks.
The album featured Rod Evans on lead vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards and organ, Nick Simper on bass and backing vocals, and Ian Paice on drums. The album was produced by Derek Lawrence and was released on Tetragrammaton Records in the US and Harvest Records in the UK. It was recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, London, in August 1968.
CD Track Listings:
- “Listen, Learn, Read On” – 4:05
- “Wring That Neck” – 5:13
- “Kentucky Woman” – 4:44
- “Exposition / We Can Work It Out” – 7:06
- “Shield” – 6:06
- “Anthem” – 6:31
- “River Deep – Mountain High” – 10:12
Deep Purple
Released 1969
Deep Purple’s self-titled third album represented a turning point for the band. It included a darker tone and more intricate arrangements, providing a glimpse of the hard rock sound that the band would later become famous for.
The album featured Rod Evans on lead vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards and organ, Nick Simper on bass and backing vocals, and Ian Paice on drums. The album was produced by Derek Lawrence and was released on Tetragrammaton Records in the US and Harvest Records in the UK. It was recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, London, in January 1969.
CD Track Listings:
- “Chasing Shadows” – 5:34
- “Blind” – 5:26
- “Lalena” – 5:05
- “Fault Line” – 1:46
- “The Painter” – 3:51
- “Why Didn’t Rosemary?” – 5:04
- “Bird Has Flown” – 5:36
- “April” – 12:10
Deep Purple in Rock
Released 1970
The fourth studio album by Deep Purple was groundbreaking and considered a pioneering effort in the hard rock genre. It marked the debut of the Mark II lineup featuring Ian Gillan on vocals and Roger Glover on bass. It was a commercial and critical success, peaking at No. 4 in the UK Albums Chart.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Deep Purple and was released on Harvest Records. It was recorded at various studios including De Lane Lea Studios, Abbey Road Studios, and IBC Studios, London, between October 1969 and April 1970.
CD Track Listings:
- “Speed King” – 5:52
- “Bloodsucker” – 4:16
- “Child in Time” – 10:18
- “Flight of the Rat” – 7:53
- “Into the Fire” – 3:30
- “Living Wreck” – 4:31
- “Hard Lovin’ Man” – 7:11
Fireball
Released 1971
Fireball, the fifth studio album by Deep Purple, followed the hard rock sound of its predecessor, Deep Purple in Rock. The album featured an early use of the synthesizer by Jon Lord. It was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and becoming Gold-certified in the United States.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Deep Purple and was released on Harvest Records in the UK and Warner Bros. Records in the US. It was recorded at various studios including Olympic Studios and De Lane Lea Studios, London, between September 1970 and June 1971.
CD Track Listings:
- “Fireball” – 3:25
- “No No No” – 6:53
- “Demon’s Eye” – 5:21
- “Anyone’s Daughter” – 4:43
- “The Mule” – 5:21
- “Fools” – 8:19
- “No One Came” – 6:26
Machine Head
Released 1972
Machine Head is perhaps one of the most iconic albums in the history of rock music, featuring the classic track “Smoke on the Water.” The album was a commercial juggernaut, hitting No. 7 on the Billboard 200 in the United States and No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Deep Purple and was released on Purple Records. It was recorded at the Grand Hotel Montreux, Switzerland, in December 1971.
CD Track Listings:
- “Highway Star” – 6:05
- “Maybe I’m a Leo” – 4:51
- “Pictures of Home” – 5:03
- “Never Before” – 3:56
- “Smoke on the Water” – 5:40
- “Lazy” – 7:19
- “Space Truckin'” – 4:31
Who Do We Think We Are
Released 1973
The album was the last studio recording by the Mark II lineup until 1984. While it had some commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 15 on the Billboard 200, it didn’t quite have the impact of its predecessors.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Deep Purple and was released on Purple Records. It was recorded at Walldorf Astoria Recording Studio, Germany, and Rome, Italy, between July and October 1972.
CD Track Listings:
- “Woman from Tokyo” – 5:50
- “Mary Long” – 4:25
- “Super Trouper” – 2:54
- “Smooth Dancer” – 4:10
- “Rat Bat Blue” – 5:26
- “Place in Line” – 6:31
- “Our Lady” – 5:12
Burn
Released 1974
Burn marked the first album to feature David Coverdale on vocals and Glenn Hughes on bass, commonly known as the Mark III lineup. The album was a significant success, reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and achieving Gold certification in the US.
The album featured David Coverdale on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Glenn Hughes on bass and vocals, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Deep Purple and was released on Purple Records. It was recorded at Montreux Casino, Switzerland, in November 1973.
CD Track Listings:
- “Burn” – 6:00
- “Might Just Take Your Life” – 4:36
- “Lay Down, Stay Down” – 4:15
- “Sail Away” – 5:48
- “You Fool No One” – 4:47
- “What’s Goin’ On Here” – 4:55
- “Mistreated” – 7:25
- “A” 200 – 3:51
Stormbringer
Released 1974
Stormbringer was the ninth studio album by Deep Purple, representing a musical departure from their hard rock sound toward a more funk and soul-oriented approach. The album was a commercial success, reaching No. 6 on the UK Albums Chart and achieving Gold certification in the United States.
The album featured David Coverdale on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Glenn Hughes on bass and vocals, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Deep Purple and Martin Birch, and was released on Purple Records. It was recorded at Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, in August 1974.
CD Track Listings:
- “Stormbringer” – 4:03
- “Love Don’t Mean a Thing” – 4:23
- “Holy Man” – 4:28
- “Hold On” – 5:05
- “Lady Double Dealer” – 3:21
- “You Can’t Do It Right” – 6:16
- “High Ball Shooter” – 4:26
- “The Gypsy” – 4:13
- “Soldier of Fortune” – 3:14
Come Taste the Band
Released 1975
Come Taste the Band was the tenth studio album and marked the debut of guitarist Tommy Bolin, who replaced Ritchie Blackmore. While the album did not achieve the commercial success of its predecessors, it reached No. 19 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 43 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
The album featured David Coverdale on vocals, Tommy Bolin on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Glenn Hughes on bass and vocals, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Deep Purple and Martin Birch, and was released on Purple Records. It was recorded at Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, between August and September 1975.
CD Track Listings:
- “Comin’ Home” – 3:52
- “Lady Luck” – 2:45
- “Gettin’ Tighter” – 3:36
- “Dealer” – 3:49
- “I Need Love” – 4:22
- “Drifter” – 4:01
- “Love Child” – 3:05
- “This Time Around / Owed to ‘G’ [Instrumental]” – 6:07
- “You Keep On Moving” – 5:18
Perfect Strangers
Released 1984
Perfect Strangers marked the reformation of the original Mark II lineup and was a commercial hit. The album reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 17 on the Billboard 200, achieving Platinum status in the United States.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Roger Glover and Deep Purple, and was released on Polydor Records (UK) and Mercury Records (US). It was recorded at Horizons, Stowe, Vermont, USA, between May and August 1984.
CD Track Listings:
- “Knocking at Your Back Door” – 7:01
- “Under the Gun” – 4:35
- “Nobody’s Home” – 3:58
- “Mean Streak” – 4:20
- “Perfect Strangers” – 5:28
- “A Gypsy’s Kiss” – 5:12
- “Wasted Sunsets” – 3:55
- “Hungry Daze” – 4:56
The House of Blue Light
Released 1987
The House of Blue Light was the twelfth studio album by Deep Purple and the second to be recorded by the reformed Mark II lineup. The album reached No. 10 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 34 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Roger Glover and Deep Purple, and was released on Polydor Records. It was recorded at The Playhouse, Stowe, Vermont, USA, in 1986.
CD Track Listings:
- “Bad Attitude” – 4:43
- “The Unwritten Law” – 4:34
- “Call of the Wild” – 4:50
- “Mad Dog” – 4:29
- “Black & White” – 3:39
- “Hard Lovin’ Woman” – 3:24
- “The Spanish Archer” – 4:56
- “Strangeways” – 5:56
- “Mitzi Dupree” – 5:03
- “Dead or Alive” – 4:42
Slaves and Masters
Released 1990
Slaves and Masters was the thirteenth studio album and the only one to feature former Rainbow vocalist Joe Lynn Turner. It reached No. 45 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 87 on the Billboard 200.
The album featured Joe Lynn Turner on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Roger Glover and was released on RCA Records. It was recorded at Greg Rike Studios, Altamonte Springs, Florida, USA, between 1989 and 1990.
CD Track Listings:
- “King of Dreams” – 5:26
- “The Cut Runs Deep” – 5:42
- “Fire in the Basement” – 4:43
- “Truth Hurts” – 5:14
- “Breakfast in Bed” – 5:17
- “Love Conquers All” – 3:47
- “Fortuneteller” – 5:49
- “Too Much Is Not Enough” – 4:17
- “Wicked Ways” – 6:33
The Battle Rages On…
Released 1993
The Battle Rages On… was the fourteenth studio album and marked the return of Ian Gillan to the vocals. The album reached No. 11 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Thom Panunzio and Deep Purple, and was released on Giant Records. It was recorded at various locations including Bearsville Studios and Red Rooster Studios, between 1992 and 1993.
CD Track Listings:
- “The Battle Rages On” – 5:54
- “Lick It Up” – 3:59
- “Anya” – 6:31
- “Talk About Love” – 4:07
- “Time to Kill” – 5:48
- “Ramshackle Man” – 5:33
- “A Twist in the Tale” – 4:16
- “Nasty Piece of Work” – 4:36
- “Solitaire” – 4:42
- “One Man’s Meat” – 4:38
Purpendicular
Released 1996
Purpendicular was the fifteenth studio album and the first to feature guitarist Steve Morse, who replaced Ritchie Blackmore. The album did not chart in the United States but reached No. 58 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Steve Morse on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Deep Purple and was released on CMC International in the US and RCA Records in the UK. It was recorded at Greg Rike Studios, Altamonte Springs, Florida, USA, between 1995 and 1996.
CD Track Listings:
- “Vavoom: Ted the Mechanic” – 4:16
- “Loosen My Strings” – 5:57
- “Soon Forgotten” – 4:47
- “Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming” – 7:29
- “Cascades: I’m Not Your Lover” – 4:43
- “The Aviator” – 5:20
- “Rosa’s Cantina” – 5:10
- “A Castle Full of Rascals” – 5:11
- “A Touch Away” – 4:36
- “Hey Cisco”
Abandon
Released 1998
Abandon was Deep Purple’s sixteenth studio album and featured a heavier sound than its predecessor, Purpendicular. It did not chart in the United States but reached No. 76 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Steve Morse on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Deep Purple and was released on EMI. It was recorded at Greg Rike Studios, Altamonte Springs, Florida, USA, in 1997 and 1998.
CD Track Listings:
- “Any Fule Kno That” – 4:29
- “Almost Human” – 4:47
- “Don’t Make Me Happy” – 4:56
- “Seventh Heaven” – 5:25
- “Watching the Sky” – 5:27
- “Fingers to the Bone” – 4:47
- “Jack Ruby” – 3:48
- “She Was” – 4:19
- “Whatsername” – 4:11
- “’69” – 4:59
- “Evil Louie” – 4:57
- “Bludsucker” – 4:27
Bananas
Released 2003
Bananas was the seventeenth studio album and was the first to feature Don Airey on keyboards, replacing Jon Lord. It did not chart in the United States but reached No. 85 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Steve Morse on guitar, Don Airey on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Michael Bradford and was released on Sanctuary Records. It was recorded at various locations, including Los Angeles and Florida, between 2002 and 2003.
CD Track Listings:
- “House of Pain” – 3:34
- “Sun Goes Down” – 4:10
- “Haunted” – 4:22
- “Razzle Dazzle” – 3:28
- “Silver Tongue” – 4:03
- “Walk On” – 7:04
- “Picture of Innocence” – 5:11
- “I Got Your Number” – 6:01
- “Never a Word” – 3:46
- “Bananas” – 4:51
- “Doing It Tonight” – 3:28
- “Contact Lost” – 1:27
Rapture of the Deep
Released 2005
Rapture of the Deep was the eighteenth studio album by Deep Purple. This album continued the band’s return to a more hard rock-oriented sound. It reached No. 81 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Steve Morse on guitar, Don Airey on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Michael Bradford and was released on Edel Records. It was recorded in Los Angeles in 2005.
CD Track Listings:
- “Money Talks” – 5:33
- “Girls Like That” – 4:02
- “Wrong Man” – 4:53
- “Rapture of the Deep” – 5:55
- “Clearly Quite Absurd” – 5:25
- “Don’t Let Go” – 4:33
- “Back to Back” – 4:05
- “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye” – 4:19
- “MTV” – 4:56
- “Junkyard Blues” – 5:32
- “Before Time Began” – 6:30
Now What?!
Released 2013
Now What?! was the nineteenth studio album by Deep Purple. This album was produced by Bob Ezrin and marked a significant change in their sound, being more experimental. It reached No. 21 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Steve Morse on guitar, Don Airey on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Bob Ezrin and was released on Ear Music. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2012.
CD Track Listings:
- “A Simple Song” – 4:39
- “Weirdistan” – 4:14
- “Out of Hand” – 6:09
- “Hell to Pay” – 5:10
- “Body Line” – 4:26
- “Above and Beyond” – 5:30
- “Blood from a Stone” – 5:18
- “Uncommon Man” – 7:00
- “Après Vous” – 5:24
- “All the Time in the World” – 4:21
- “Vincent Price” – 4:46
Infinite
Released 2017
This album blew is away when it was released a few years ago. When people say there is no good music being released anymore, let them hear this one. Infinite was the twentieth studio album by Deep Purple and once again produced by Bob Ezrin. It received generally favorable reviews and reached No. 6 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Steve Morse on guitar, Don Airey on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Bob Ezrin and was released on Ear Music. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2016.
CD Track Listings:
- “Time for Bedlam” – 4:35
- “Hip Boots” – 3:23
- “All I Got Is You” – 4:42
- “One Night in Vegas” – 3:23
- “Get Me Outta Here” – 3:58
- “The Surprising” – 5:57
- “Johnny’s Band” – 3:51
- “On Top of the World” – 4:01
- “Birds of Prey” – 5:47
- “Roadhouse Blues” – 6:00
Whoosh!
Released 2020
Whoosh! was the twenty-first studio album by Deep Purple. The album was met with critical acclaim and reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Steve Morse on guitar, Don Airey on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Bob Ezrin and was released on Ear Music. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2019.
CD Track Listings:
- “Throw My Bones” – 3:39
- “Drop the Weapon” – 4:23
- “We’re All the Same in the Dark” – 3:44
- “Nothing at All” – 4:42
- “No Need to Shout” – 3:30
- “Step by Step” – 3:34
- “What the What” – 3:31
- “The Long Way Round” – 5:39
- “The Power of the Moon” – 4:08
- “Remission Possible” – 1:39
- “Man Alive” – 5:35
- “And the Address” – 3:35
- “Dancing in My Sleep” – 3:51
Turning to Crime
Released 2021
Turning to Crime is the twenty-second studio album by Deep Purple. It is unique in that it is a covers album, featuring songs from various artists. It reached No. 11 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album featured Ian Gillan on vocals, Steve Morse on guitar, Don Airey on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums. It was produced by Bob Ezrin and was released on Ear Music. It was recorded in 2021, in various locations due to the pandemic.
CD Track Listings:
- “7 and 7 Is” – 2:17
- “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu” – 2:17
- “Oh Well” – 2:27
- “Shapes of Things” – 2:46
- “Jenny Take a Ride” – 3:51
- “Watch Your Step” – 3:02
- “Let the Good Times Roll” – 2:49
- “Lucille” – 3:23
- “Sky Pilot” – 7:04
- “Don’t Bring Me Down” – 3:52
- “Rock ‘n’ Roll” – 3:46
- “Catcher in the Rye” – 3:52
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