DEEP PURPLE/STORMBRINGER PR 2832 (-74) US PROMO

 

   Though still very caught by the Mk I and II wonders I was totally ok with the first MK III offering "Burn"  https://monolover.blogspot.com/2020/04/deep-purlpleburn-tps-3505-74-uk.html   as that had parts reminding of the old gang. This follow-up is even further away from the Purple I have lots of raunchy teen memories to. To my ears little less melodic and not as profound, but with enough other qualities to get by. Though missing Ian Gillian and Roger Glover I must admit David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes (the latter formerly in Trapeze   https://monolover.blogspot.com/2016/04/trapezemedusa-ths-4-70-uk.html  ) are doing good too. Most of it comes very intense, the power ballads as well as the harder pieces, and Richie Blackmoore's guitars rules. The stereo mix is mostly very centered and sometimes pressing the mono button makes no difference at all. Don't know if that's the original mix, or if it was made especially for the promo. I don't have any 1st press US stock copy to compare with now, but guess time will tell. In any case the audio is very good and I like the whole thing for what it is. Not unconditionally as it doesn't sound like "my" Deep Purple, but it sure is an enjoyable hard rock record well worth to be spun many times. Favorite tracks - "Stormbringer", "Lady Double Dealer" and "Soldier Of Furtune". Issued and reissued all over the world on all possible formats through the years. Premiere UK on Purple Records (TPS 3508). EU CD on Purple Records (TPSX 3508) came with five remixes, the quad version of the album and a DVD as bonus. First US had label as shown here (though of course without the promo line) in a glossy cover. (DHÄ*)  (YZÄ*)  (ÖRJ*)