DEEP PURPLE: 'History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76' 2DVD Set Due In June

May 28, 2009

DEEP PURPLE are easily one of the most influential and dynamic British rock bands of the 20th century. On June 2, eager fans will have the opportunity to experience highlights from the early days of this legendary band, when Eagle Rock Entertainment releases "History, Hits, & Highlights", a special 2DVD set that hits stores June 2 (pre-book date May 13, MSRP $24.98).

A vivid compilation of rare and unreleased material, live performances, archival interviews and studio/television footage, "History, Hits & Highlights" chronicles the years 1968-1976 when the band survived four line-up changes and produced such classic albums as "In Rock", "Fireball", "Burn", and "Machine Head". It was at this time that essential tracks like "Hush", "Speed King", "Black Night", and, of course, "Smoke On The Water", were produced. These solid rock staples, plus many more, are prominently displayed on this set. As a bonus, a photo gallery is included on the second disc.

Hot on the heels of front man Ian Gillan's new CD, "One Eye To Morocco" (March 31, Eagle Rock),this 2DVD set is a revealing look at the band. It also follows a grand tradition of great DEEP PURPLE releases from Eagle Rock, such as "Around The World Live" 5DVD set (June 2008),and "They All Came Down To Montreux" DVD (June 2007).

Disc 1:

History - 20-minute history of DEEP PURPLE from 1968 to 1976

Hits - full performances:

Mark One Lineup (March 1968 - July 1969)

Ritchie Blackmore (guitar)
Rod Evans (vocals)
Jon Lord (keyboards)
Ian Paice (drums)
Nick Simper (bass)

01. Help
02. Hush
03. Wring That Neck

Mark Two Lineup (July 1969 - June 1973)

Ritchie Blackmore (guitar)
Ian Gillan (vocals)
Roger Glover (bass)
Jon Lord (keyboards)
Ian Paice (drums)

04. Hallelujah
05. Mandrake Root
06. Speed King
07. Black Night
08. Child In Time
09. Lazy
10. Strange Kind Of Woman
11. Fireball Writing Session
12. Fireball
13. Demon's Eyes
14. No No No
15. Into The Fire
16. Never Before
17. Highway Star
18. Smoke On The Water

Mark Three Lineup (July 1973-1975)

Ritchie Blackmore (guitar)
David Coverdale (vocals)
Glenn Hughes (bass/vocals)
Jon Lord (keyboards)
Ian Paice (drums)

19. Burn
20. Mistreated

Mark Four Lineup (June 1975-March 1976)

Tommy Bolin (guitar)
David Coverdale (vocals)
Glenn Hughes (bass/vocals)
Jon Lord (keyboards)
Ian Paice (drums)

21. Love Child
22. You Keep On Moving

Disc 2:

Highlights - bonus performances and interviews

Mark One Lineup

01. And The Address (Playboy TV)

Mark Two Lineup

02. Wring That Neck (Bilzen Jazz Festival 1969)
04. Wring That Neck ("Pop Deux" Paris Concert 1970)
03. Mandrake Root ("Pop Deux" Paris Concert 1970)
05. Black Night (Promo Clip)
06. No No No (Take 1 - Rockpalast Rehearsal Session)
07. No No No (Take 2 - Rockpalast Rehearsal Session)

Mark Three Lineup

08. Jt. Nuit (French TV 1974)
09. Leeds Polytechnic Student Project 1974 - featuring "Burn"/"Space Truckin'"

Mark Four Lineup

10. New Zealand TV Documentary (November 1975)
11. Smoke On The Water (New Zealand TV)
12. Tony Edwards (DEEP PURPLE's manager) - French TV Interview 1976

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