Deep Purple - In Rock German Edition Vinyl

Artist: Deep Purple
Title: Deep Purple In Rock
Label: Harvest Records
Catalogue Number: 1C 062-91 177
Country: Germany
Original Release Year: 1970
Pressing Year: 1970 German First Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Deep Purple In Rock is one of the most influential hard rock albums ever recorded and marked the first studio album by the classic Mark II lineup of Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice. Released in 1970, the album helped define the sound of heavy rock and heavy metal with classics such as "Speed King", "Child In Time", "Bloodsucker" and "Into The Fire". Its combination of powerful vocals, virtuosic musicianship and thunderous riffs cemented Deep Purple's place among the giants of rock music.

Pressing Notes

Original 1970 German Harvest Records first pressing, catalogue number 1C 062-91 177. This edition is notable for its distinctive white sleeve construction, differing from many UK and international issues. German first pressings are highly regarded by collectors for their excellent manufacturing quality and powerful analogue sound. Early copies feature the iconic Mount Rushmore-inspired cover artwork and remain among the most desirable European editions of this hard rock classic.

Track Listing

Side A

Speed King
Bloodsucker
Child In Time

Side B

Flight Of The Rat
Into The Fire
Living Wreck
Hard Lovin' Man
Matrix / Runout

Side A: 1C 062-91177 A
Side B: 1C 062-91177 B

Additional Information
Original German first pressing
Harvest Records 1C 062-91 177
White sleeve variation
Classic Mark II lineup
Features "Child In Time" and "Speed King"
Stereo pressing
Landmark hard rock album
Highly collectible early German issue
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.