Get ready to rock like it’s 1972! Deep Purple is about to unleash a sonic treasure trove with the Super Deluxe Edition of their seminal live album ‘Made in Japan’. Originally recorded during their electrifying tour of Japan, this classic album is getting a lavish makeover with a five-CD box set, slated for release later this summer.
The original ‘Made in Japan’ captured the raw energy of Deep Purple’s Mark II lineup—Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice—during their peak performance days. Recorded over three nights in Osaka and Tokyo in August 1972, the album was initially distilled into a seven-song double LP. It quickly became a fan favorite, reaching No. 6 on the U.S. charts and surpassing the popularity of their previous studio album, ‘Machine Head’.
This new release features a fresh perspective on the iconic recordings. Renowned producer Steven Wilson has worked his magic, creating new stereo and Dolby ATMOS mixes of the original tracks. Fans can expect to hear classics like ‘Highway Star’, ‘Child In Time’, ‘Smoke On The Water’, and ‘Space Truckin’’ with renewed clarity and depth. Wilson’s remix aims to make listeners feel as if they’re right there in the audience, capturing the raw power and spontaneity of the live performances.
In addition to the remixed original album, the set includes the full recordings of all three Japanese concerts, along with single edits that were released internationally back in the day. The Blu-ray version of Wilson’s Atmos mix offers a broader, more immersive listening experience for audiophiles.
This Super Deluxe Edition is a must-have for any Deep Purple enthusiast or classic rock aficionado. It not only revives the magic of those legendary nights in Japan but also provides a fresh lens through which to experience the groundbreaking live performances that solidified Deep Purple’s place in rock history. Mark your calendars for August 15 and prepare to be transported back to a time when rock ‘n’ roll was all about the live experience.
