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The Vinyl Collection
Kinda sorta news from the yet-another-re-release department: Universal Music is putting out a box set containing 7 studio albums on vinyl. And a bizarre selection it is — starting with Machine Head, and through to The House of Blue Light. The albums are claimed to be remastered, and the box is priced for preorder at ÂŁ88.99. Release date is penciled in for January 29.
Unauthorized copying, while sometimes necessary, is never as good as the real thing
I am really sceptical about this one and “the remastered” edition.It is simply squeezing a few pennies out of us fans.House of Blue Light really wanted to check out and having Roger getting involve with that,but I guess he is too busy for that and other contractual stuff.i wanted a remaster/remix but hey im pretty sure fans will buy it
December 11th, 2015 at 20:50No “In Rock” or “Fireball”,?????
December 11th, 2015 at 21:37“House of blue Light ” remains the only one not been remastered yet …
December 12th, 2015 at 07:28What, waiting another 14 odd years before this vinyl is released?
Just kiding. Enjoy for whoever buys this.
December 12th, 2015 at 13:59“House of blue Light ” hasn’t been remastered yet? Do you mean for vinyl?
On CD, I must have 3 different versions and they all sound a little different.
December 12th, 2015 at 18:50That must mean it’s been re-mastered at least twice!
Although I do not collect vinyl, it would be great if they could fit the version of HOBL to LP that has the extended solos/longer fade outs. I have both versions and if I remember, ‘Strange Ways’ in particular is 2 or 3 minutes longer on different cd releases. The back cd cover is different. I am sure some fans know what I am talking about.
December 13th, 2015 at 18:49While vinyl will always have a special appeal to those of us who grew up dissecting the covers and sleeves for clues to our band, I have a question for the faithful on THS. I am interested in buying the highest quality physical CD’s of some of the classics including In Rock, Machine Head, Made in Japan (All 3 nights even better), Burn, Perfect Strangers and HOBL. I have a friend who is an audiophile and has a zillion dollar system that I would like to crank to 11. Could I get some opinions on the best versions to buy? It has all gotten so confusing… makes the vinyl that much more appealing for it’s simplicity.
December 13th, 2015 at 23:05@ Scott W You are right…Strangeways is longer with Ritchie’s guitar solo being extended. I just have the ‘original’ cd though. I have mixed feelings about HOBL..its a little too polished for my liking production wise and is indeed over due a proper re-mix
December 14th, 2015 at 11:59no In Rock or Fireball so universal can stick this up their box ! Also what about previously mentioned releasing remasters of Perfect Strangers and HOBL with the correct extended running times for tracks that were on original lp and cd release ?
December 14th, 2015 at 13:21@ 5 Anthony
u think it might be REMIX FOR THAT ? yes I have the same feeling about the production,but I used to play the crap out of it back in the day,and I still have the vinyl somewhere.
December 14th, 2015 at 16:37Little off topic, but I’m waiting for Abandon on vinyl, the only studioalbum I do not have on vinyl…
Any Words on that?
Cheers
December 16th, 2015 at 09:32Tore
I am waiting for Abandon on vinyl as well. hope it comes out soon! Anybody here know where to get a copy of Bananas on vinyl for a decent price? It is insane on amazon ($200+), if you can find it!
December 17th, 2015 at 20:59I, too, have all the albums on vinyl with Abandoned being the exception. As DP has made a point to release and re-release it’s catalogue, I don’t see the need for a box set, unless, of course it’s done by a premium label like MFSL. As it is, Purple Records and Friday records have done an admirable job with the older albums.
December 18th, 2015 at 01:22NWO, I might have a copy left off Bananas, pristine, never played.
December 19th, 2015 at 23:56@ Rock Voorne – Definitely I’m interested. It is just a matter of how much $$$$! I’m happy with the CD 🙂 List it on kijijji or ebay so I can contact you, or any other way of contacting you..
December 21st, 2015 at 01:52Amazon (UK) have just shown both IN ROCK and FIREBALL being released on vinyl on 12th February. They are currently priced at ÂŁ18.79 (GBP) each. The label says unassigned but they will be through Warner Music so expect them to be on Harvest / Parlophone.
January 26th, 2016 at 21:12And I’ve been waiting for years for a vinyl version of the fantastic Deep Purple Stuttgart live 1993 concert, where all the band members in the Mk 2 line-up were in top form!
October 8th, 2024 at 11:51