Deep Purple - 1972 - Made In Japan 5CD (Warner Records 2025)

Genre: Hard Rock
Country of Recording: EU
Year of Release: 2025
Publisher (Label): Rhino Entertainment Company / Warner Records
Catalog Number: LLC 7583950 / 00602475839507 / R2 727194
Country: UK
Audio Codec: FLAC (*.flac)
Rip Type: Tracks+.cue
Audio Bitrate: Lossless
Duration: 06:29:34

Tracks:
CD1: Made in Japan (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix) - 01:16:32
CD2: Osaka, August 15, 1972 (Remixed By Richard Digby Smith) - 01:29:50
CD3: Osaka, August 16, 1972 (Remixed By Richard Digby Smith) - 01:29:50
CD4: Tokyo, August 17, 1972 (Remixed By Richard Digby Smith) - 01:29:50
CD5: Encores & Single Edits - 01:13:33

Tracklist:
CD1: Made in Japan (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix) - 01:16:32
01. Highway Star (Osaka, August 16, 1972)
02. Child in Time (Osaka, August 16, 1972)
03. Smoke on the Water (Osaka, August 15, 1972)
04. The Mule (Osaka, August 17, 1972)
05. Strange Kind of Woman (Osaka, August 16, 1972)
06. Lazy (Osaka, August 17, 1972)
07. Space Truckin' (Osaka, August 16, 1972)

CD2: Osaka, August 15, 1972 (Remixed By Richard Digby Smith) - 01:29:50
01. Highway Star
02. Smoke on the Water
03. Child in Time
04. The Mule
05. Strange Kind of Woman
06. Lazy
07. Space Truckin'

CD3: Osaka, August 16, 1972 (Remixed By Richard Digby Smith) - 01:29:50
01. Highway Star
02. Smoke on the Water
03. Child in Time
04. The Mule
05. Strange Kind of Woman
06. Lazy
07. Space Truckin'

CD4: Tokyo, August 17, 1972 (Remixed By Richard Digby Smith) - 01:29:50
01. Highway Star
02. Smoke on the Water
03. Child in Time
04. The Mule
05. Strange Kind of Woman
06. Lazy
07. Space Truckin'

CD5: Encores & Single Edits - 01:13:33
Osaka, August 15, 1972:
01. Black Night
02. Speed King
Osaka, August 16, 1972:
03. Black Night
04. Lucille
Tokyo, August 17, 1972:
05. Black Night
06. Speed King
Single Edits:
07. Black Night (German Live Single Edit)
08. Space Truckin' (Mexican Live Single Edit)
09. Smoke On The Water (U.S. Live Single Edit)

Deep Purple and their 50th anniversary: ​​Made In Japan with remix by Steven Wilson. Compared to the previous edition, released in honor of the 40th anniversary in 2014, the new 50th anniversary edition of Deep Purple's legendary album "Made In Japan" is even more expansive and impressive. The previous edition consisted of nine vinyl LPs or four CDs and a DVD digital download. Now, fans can enjoy a new box set containing a whopping ten vinyl discs, plus the choice of five CDs and a Blu-ray. All the legendary material, recorded at three concerts historically crucial to the creation of the original album, is presented in its entirety.
A fascinating change from the sound of the previous edition is the intervention of Steven Wilson. Now, all tracks on CD1—the original album—are remixed by this master, rather than by Martin Pullan, as was the case in 2014. Wilson's fresh approach has rejuvenated classic tracks like "Highway Star," the album's opening track, which is now available for streaming.
Fans will also be delighted by the inclusion of three rare tracks not previously included on the 40th anniversary edition: the German single version of "Black Night," the Mexican single version of "Space Truckin'," and the American single version of "Smoke On The Water." These exclusive tracks add a special touch to the new release. Additionally, the Blu-ray disc features a Dolby Atmos version of the album, also mastered by Wilson, allowing listeners to fully immerse themselves in the soundscape for a truly immersive experience.
For those who prefer classic formats, a standard double vinyl edition will also be available. Therefore, every classic rock fan will be able to find the perfect format for this anniversary release. dzen.ru
Steven Wilson says of his new mixes: "Everything is completely as it happened that night. The album has a power and a sense of dedication that they never quite captured in the studio. I hope this new mix will make you feel even more like it was there." Richard Digby-Smith created new mixes of the three original concerts for this new reissue, billed as the "50th Anniversary Edition," but released 52 years after the first concert in Osaka