History, Hits & Highlights '68–'76
Deep Purple · 2009
277 min · 34 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A sprawling anthology blending hard rock riffs with progressive flourishes and psychedelic experimentation.
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 want
- 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, 'History, Hits & Highlights '68–'76' serves as a retrospective of Deep Purple's formative years. By this time, the band had undergone significant lineup changes and was long established as a pillar of classic rock. This compilation highlights their evolution from psychedelic rock to heavy metal trailblazers during their peak era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
- If this clicks, go next to
- Singles & E.P. Anthology '68 - '80 — Continues the exploration of Deep Purple's varied sound with a focus on singles and EPs.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin — Shares a sprawling sound with hard rock riffs and bluesy, psychedelic experimentation.Paranoid by Black Sabbath — Both albums explore heavy themes through powerful riffs and a blend of progressive elements.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Help".
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
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in Deep Purple's catalog. Anthology that showcases key tracks but not a primary entry point.
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