History, Hits & Highlights '68–'76
Deep Purple · 2009
277 min · 34 tracks · hard rock
A sweeping anthology that intertwines hard rock anthems with psychedelic explorations, capturing Deep Purple’s evolution from the late '60s to mid-'70s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Help Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Smoke on the Water — This track is an emblematic anthem of classic rock, notable for its instantly recognizable riff and vivid storytelling about a fire at a casino in Montreux.
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Highway Star — A quintessential showcase of Deep Purple's fusion of hard rock and progressive elements, featuring intricate solos that highlight the band's virtuosity.
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Child in Time — This haunting piece exemplifies the band's ability to blend heavy themes with melodic depth, showcasing powerful vocals and dynamic shifts throughout.
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Hush — The band’s early hit captures their raw energy and catchy songwriting, making it a perfect entry point into their expansive catalog.
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Burn — With its driving rhythm and intense vocal delivery, this track marks a pivotal moment in the band's evolution as they embraced a heavier sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic performances across decades
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic reflections on musical history
- immersive deep dives into classics
- exploratory listening for dedicated fans
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise track experiences
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Anthology that showcases key tracks but not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- fire at a casino· Cold War tensions· rock 'n' roll evolution
- Career context
- Released in 2009, this compilation encapsulates Deep Purple's prolific output between 1968 and 1976, a period marking their rise to prominence. By this time, the band had already established themselves as pioneers in the hard rock genre with classic albums like 'Machine Head' and 'In Rock'. This collection serves as a retrospective, celebrating their influential sound during a transformative era in rock history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 History of Deep Purple from 1968 to 1976 20:45
- 2 Help Start here 5:24
- 3 Hush 4:13
- 4 Wring That Neck 3:19
- 5 Hallelujah 3:40
- 6 Mandrake Root 12:27
- 7 Speed King 4:15
- 8 Black Night 3:13
- 9 Child in Time 9:35
- 10 Lazy 4:01
- 11 Strange Kind of Woman 2:59
- 12 Fireball Writing Session 2:59
- 13 Fireball 3:30
- 14 Demon’s Eye 10:09
- 15 No No No 7:20
- 16 Into the Fire 4:09
- 17 Never Before 3:39
- 18 Highway Star 6:06
- 19 Smoke on the Water 5:19
- 20 Burn 6:14
- 21 Mistreated 10:20
- 22 Love Child 4:20
- 23 You Keep On Moving 6:13
Disc 2
- 1 And the Address (Playboy TV) 2:57
- 2 Wring That Neck (Bilzen Jazz Festival 1969) 25:01
- 3 Wring That Neck (“Pop Deux” Paris Concert 1970) 10:58
- 4 Mandrake Root (“Pop Deux” Paris Concert 1970) 14:33
- 5 Black Night (promo clip) 3:10
- 6 No No No (take 1) (Rockpalast rehearsal session) 7:36
- 7 No No No (take 2) (Rockpalast rehearsal session) 7:40
- 8 “Jt Nuit” (French TV 1974) 3:09
- 9 Leeds Polytechnic Student Project 1974 featuring Burn / Space Truckin’ 33:32
- 10 New Zealand TV Documentary (Nov 1975) 22:59
- 11 Deep Purple’s Founder Manager Tony Edwards (French TV interview 1976) 2:14
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Shares a sprawling sound with hard rock riffs and bluesy, psychedelic experimentation.
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
Both albums explore heavy themes through powerful riffs and a blend of progressive elements.
Fragile
Yes
Combines progressive rock structures with experimental sounds, echoing Deep Purple's eclecticism.
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