Name: The Purple Album - Special Gold Edition
Brand: Whitesnake

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0603497830329

Colour

Gold

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

Gold LPx2

0603497830299

Extended format: Yes

Double CD and Bluray Set

CDx3

0603497830312

15 Tracks

Artist

Whitesnake

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Rhino

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Rhino Records, also known as Rhino, is a renowned music label that was established in 1973 by Richard Foos. Starting as a record store in Westwood California, Rhino quickly gained recognition with its first successful release "Go To Rhino Records" by Wild Man Fischer in 1975. The label's early logo featured "Rocky the Rhino" and focused on novelty, surf, local new wave bands, and reissues of out-of-print records from other labels.

Under the guidance of Bill Inglot for production, Ken Perry for mastering, and A&R team Gary Stewart and James Austin, Rhino expanded its catalog to include a wide range of reissues by the mid-1980s. The label underwent a logo redesign during this time period to simply "Rhino". In 1984, Rhino released its first CD and became known for manufacturing high-quality CDs made by Sanyo (1984-85) and various manufacturers from Japan or Switzerland thereafter.

In 1985, Rhino entered into a distribution deal with Capitol Records which lasted until 1992. This partnership allowed access to Capitol's back catalog and led to the release of reissues of old Capitol albums. Additionally, EMI and Rhino acquired the Roulette family of labels in 1989. As their deal with Capitol came to an end in 1992, Time-Warner offered an opportunity for growth. Half of the label was sold to Time-Warner

Whitesnake is a legendary hard rock band from London, England. Formed in 1978, the band has been a prominent figure in the music industry for over four decades. Known for their powerful vocals and electrifying guitar solos, Whitesnake has made a significant impact on both the hard rock and hair/glam metal genres.
The current line-up of Whitesnake features David Coverdale on vocals, Joel Hoekstra and Reb Beach on guitars, Tanya O'Callaghan on bass, Tommy Aldridge on drums, Dino Jelusick on keyboards and vocals, and Michele Luppi on keyboard and backing vocals.
With their signature sound and energetic performances, Whitesnake continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Their timeless hits such as "Here I Go Again" and "Is This Love" have solidified their status as one of the most influential bands in rock history.

Newest Listed Items

David Coverdale was a relatively unknown 21-year-old singer-songwriter when he joined Deep Purple in 1973. He went on to record three classic albums alongside the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers before embarking on his musical journey a few years later with his band, Whitesnake. Coverdale is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his Deep Purple debut this year with a special version of The Purple Album, Whitesnake’s tribute to his three-year tenure with the legendary group. This newly remixed, remastered, and expanded edition of the 2015 album features previously unreleased recordings, including the very demo that secured Coverdale’s spot with Deep Purple.

The 2-CD/Blu-ray version goes beyond the original with the addition of live recordings and concert videos from The Purple Tour (“The Gypsy,” “Mistreated”), official music videos (“Sail Away,” “You Fool No One”), and an assortment of previously unreleased material, including six alternate mixes of album tracks. The Blu-ray also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the album's making and a song-by-song commentary by Coverdale.

An exciting addition to the upcoming collection is the four-song demo Coverdale submitted to Deep Purple, hoping to become the band’s next singer. Recorded in 1972 with his former band, The Fabulosa Brothers, the reel-to-reel tape was extensively restored after Coverdale stumbled upon it among his late mother’s belongings. In the album’s liner notes, Coverdale says: “I had no idea my Mam had the tape…For me, to open my Mam’s trunk of personal items, 30 years after her passing, was a gift from Heaven.” The collection also features several demos Coverdale recorded while working on songs for Deep Purple’s 1974 album Stormbringer.

The Purple Album - Special Gold Edition

Music GB

Discover The Purple Album - Special Gold Edition by Whitesnake. Remixed, remastered, and expanded with previously unreleased recordings. Label: Rhino.