The double live album Deep Purple recorded on their first tour of Japan in August 1972, over two nights at Festival Hall in Osaka and one at the Budokan in Tokyo, here in Steven Wilson's new stereo remix. This is the standalone two LP gatefold edition from Warner Records and Rhino, released on 3 October 2025 in the US, Canada and Japan.
It is the Mark II line-up of Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice, recorded by engineer Martin Birch with no overdubs. Most of the album comes from the second Osaka show: Smoke On The Water is the only track from 15 August, and The Mule and Lazy come from Tokyo, as the sleeve notes beside each title.
Wilson has written that the concerts were recorded on six channels of an eight track tape, with the other two tracks capturing the audience and the hall. He made the remix chiefly for new surround and Atmos versions; this record carries his new stereo mix. In his words, "It's all completely as it happened on the night."
Tracklist
Side One
- Highway Star
- Child In Time
Side Two
- Smoke On The Water
- The Mule
Side Three
- Strange Kind Of Woman
- Lazy
Side Four
- Space Truckin'
Release details
| Artist | Deep Purple |
| Album | Made In Japan |
| Format | 2 x LP, gatefold |
| Audio | New stereo remix by Steven Wilson |
| Label | Warner Records / Rhino |
| Catalogue | R1 727320 |
| Produced by | Deep Purple |
| Engineer | Martin Birch |
| Recorded | Festival Hall, Osaka, 15 and 16 August 1972; Budokan, Tokyo, 17 August 1972 |
| Photography | Fin Costello and Tadayuki Naitoh |
| Original release | Purple Records TPSP 351, December 1972 |
| Pressed in | USA |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Genre | Hard rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is this the original 1972 mix?
No. This is Steven Wilson's new stereo remix, named on the front cover and the hype sticker. Wilson has said he regards the original stereo mix as definitive and made his remix mainly for the surround and Atmos versions.
How many records are in this set?
Two LPs in a gatefold sleeve, carrying the seven tracks of the original double album across four sides.
Is the record sealed?
Yes, it arrives factory sealed and unplayed.
Sealed and brand new, shipped from our Bangalore stockroom with a stiffener and a fitted mailer so the sleeve corners survive the journey. If you are new to the format, our record player buying guide covers what you need to play it.
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