Deep Purple in Rock

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Deep Purple in Rock is an album by English rock band Deep Purple, released in June 1970. It was their fourth studio album, and the first with the classic Mk II lineup. Deep Purple in Rock was their breakthrough album in Europe and would peak at #4 in the UK, remaining in the charts for months.

Change in direction

Deep Purple's earlier work ranged from psychedelic hard rock to orchestra-driven tracks and covers that ranged from The Beatles to Neil Diamond, among others, but on this record all tracks are credited to the five members of the band. "Speed King" and "Flight of the Rat" are hard rock songs, and the 10-minute epic "Child in Time", perhaps the most famous song from this record, would be a concert staple for years to come.

Although "Into the Fire" and "Speed King" were featured on the set lists at the time, "Child in Time" was the only song from this album that was included on Made in Japan two years later (although "Speed King" was the usual encore and is featured on the expanded CD re-issue, as is "Black Night" which was included in the Deep Purple in Rock re-issue).

The cover depicts the band in a rock sculpture inspired by Mount Rushmore.

In 2000 Q magazine placed the album at number 78 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever.

Jon Lord used both the Leslie speaker, and a Marshall amplifier with his Hammond organ, therefore the organ sound varies a lot throughout the songs. (Example: "Living Wreck" - Leslie speaker, "Hard Lovin' Man" - Marshall amplifier).

Ritchie Blackmore used a Gibson guitar on "Child in Time", not his usual Fender Stratocaster. This album is his favorite, along with Machine Head.

In some countries including Mexico, Deep Purple in Rock also included "Black Night", a single recorded during the sessions.

The US release of the album cut the intro to Speed King, lasting just over a minute. It remains edited on the standard Warner Bros. US release, but is restored to full length on the 25th anniversary package.

"Speed King" is not a cover, however many of its lyrics are borrowed from popular oldies, including "Good Golly Miss Molly", "Tutti Frutti", and "The Battle of New Orleans".

Track listing

All songs written by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice.

1. "Speed King" – 5:49
   • - Just a few roots, replanted
2. "Bloodsucker" – 4:10
   • - A particularly nasty sort of fellow, there are lots of us
3. "Child in Time" – 10:14
   • - The story of a loser - it could be you
4. "Flight of the Rat" – 7:51
   • - Just to remind you there are other ways of turning on
5. "Into the Fire" – 3:28
   • - ...out of the frying pan
6. "Living Wreck" – 4:27
   • - It takes all sorts - support your local groupie
7. "Hard Lovin' Man" – 7:11
   • - For Martin Birch - catalyst

25th anniversary bonus tracks

8. "Black Night" (original single version) – 3:27
9. "Studio Chat (1)" – 0:28
10. "Speed King" (piano version) – 4:14
11. "Studio Chat (2)" – 0:25
12. "Cry Free" (Roger Glover Remix) – 3:20
13. "Studio Chat (3)" – 0:05
14. "Jam Stew" (Unreleased instrumental) – 2:30
15. "Studio Chat (4)" – 0:40
16. "Flight of the Rat" (Roger Glover remix) – 7:53
17. "Studio Chat (5)" – 0:31
18. "Speed King" (Roger Glover remix) – 5:52
19. "Studio Chat (6)" – 0:23
20. "Black Night" (Unedited Roger Glover remix) – 4:47

Chart positions

Year	Chart	Position
1971	Australian Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart	1

Personnel

• Ritchie Blackmore - guitar
• Ian Gillan - vocals
• Roger Glover - bass
• Jon Lord - keyboards
• Ian Paice - drums

Engineers

• Andy Knight - IBC Studios (tracks 1, 3, 5 and 6)
• Martin Birch - De Lane Lea (tracks 4 and 7)
• Phil McDonald - Abbey Road Studios (track 2)

• Peter Mew - Original album remastering
• Roger Glover - Oversaw the mixing of the extra tracks
• Tom Bender and Jason Butera - Additional studio work

References

• Deep Purple in Rock re-mastered version, inner sleeve, Simon Robinson, May 1995

External links

• Overview of Deep Purple in Rock