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The essential Deep Purple records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1In RockDeep PurpleStart here
In Rock
The album that launched their classic hard-rock era, loud and virtuosic. Heavy and influential. A genre cornerstone.
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2Machine HeadDeep PurpleEssential
Machine Head
A hard-rock cornerstone built on 'Smoke on the Water' and tight, heavy riffing. Loud and tuneful. Hugely influential.
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3FireballDeep PurpleClassic
Fireball
A heavy, energetic early-classic-era peak. Powerful and beloved. A high point.
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4BurnDeep PurpleClassic
Burn
A fiery, Coverdale-fronted hard-rock peak. Powerful and beloved. A high point.