DEEP PURPLE – Made In Japan [Remastered – 2CD Deluxe Edition]

DEEP PURPLE’s monstrous power as a live act was solidified more than four decades ago with the release of their first live album, “Made In Japan“. Universal Music are releasing a tidal wave of the record in many different formats, from remasters to expansions to box sets on CD, vinyl and Blu-Ray.

Deep Purple took their first tour in Japan seriously, and brought the Rolling Stones mobile with them to record it. No stranger to live recordings (or being bootlegged!) the MK II line-up was taped on all 3 dates at Osaka and Tokyo.
The result was a staggering success, and captured the band’s stage show at it’s electrifying best. Blistering harmony & unison interplay between Blackmore and Lord, a rhythm section containing the one of the world’s best rock drummer in Ian Paice and the hugely underrated Roger Glover on bass was capped off by a storming performance of Ian Gillan’s silver throated vocal.

Having just recorded ‘Machine Head’ the bulk of the set comes from that LP – but “Child in Time” (from In Rock) is an astonishing testament to how good DP were at the time. The best live rock band on the planet, by some considerable margin.

DP’s instrumentals were well crafted, and had some huge cues. If you listen to any of their live stuff in any depth you’ll see what I mean. The opener, “Highway Star”, introduces you to the band and is followed by “Child in Time”. Nuff said.
“Smoke on the Water” is considered to be the band’s most memorable riff by the public (check out any music shop on a Saturday afternoon!) and “The Mule” is a Paice solo spot.

“Strange kind of Woman” is the standout track for me – Blackmore and Gillan (so often at odds with each other) united on stage with the question and answer phrasing and posturing. “Lazy” is Jon Lord’s tour de force.
The LP is finished off with a rousing 20 minutes of “Space Truckin’ – a bit of everything in this, really, and a very powerful set closer.

This 2014 reissue of “Made In Japan” comes in various formats; a Super Deluxe Edition including 4CD + DVD box set featuring the complete 1972 Japanese tour – that is the main album plus the three concerts complete as they were recorded in 1972, the same stuff but on 9 vinyl LP, a Blue-ray, and more.

You don’t need those.
I mean, if you are a fan of Deep Purple or just like this mythical album, you already have a copy.
But the interesting thing about this reissue is the fresh remastering, and we recommend to buy this Deluxe Edition to hear it. It comes with a bonus CD including the complete encores from all three shows, which is nice.

But again, the meat & potato here is the original “Made In Japan” Remastered 2014.
The sound and clarity obtained is truly awesome. There’s a subtle remix done from the original tapes to perfectly match the multi-track recording metrics, and now thanks to modern technology, everything fits into place.

Purists don’t be scared; the recording has not been changed, the remix was done to fit the tapes as it should have been done originally but technological limitations prevented. Mastering is first class, no gaps.
This 2-CD edition is not easy to find, a great piece of Rock history – perhaps the greatest Hard Rock live album ever – now with an incredible sound.

CD 1: Made In Japan remastered 2014:
01 – Highway Star (2014 Remaster)
02 – Child in Time (2014 Remaster)
03 – Smoke On the Water (2014 Remaster)
04 – The Mule (2014 Remaster)
05 – Strange Kind of Woman (2014 Remaster)
06 – Lazy (2014 Remaster)
07 – Space Truckin’ (2014 Remaster)

CD 2: Encores From All Three Nights:
01 – Black Night (Osaka, August 15)
02 – Speed King (Osaka, August 15)
03 – Black Night (Osaka, August 16)
04 – Lucille (Osaka, August 16)
05 – Black Night (Tokyo, August 17)
06 – Speed King (Tokyo, August 17)

Ian Gillan – lead vocals, harmonica
Ritchie Blackmore – guitar
Jon Lord – keyboards
Ian Paice – drums
Roger Glover – bass

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