Deep Purple Rapture Of The Deep

Originally released in 2005, Rapture Of The Deep marked the beginning of a new era for Deep Purple. Twenty years on, its importance is unmistakable. Created during a turbulent period when the band were without a label and navigating a rapidly changing industry, the album became a defining chapter in shaping Deep Purple’s modern identity.

For this 20th Anniversary Edition, Rapture Of The Deep has been completely remixed under the supervision of Roger Glover and analogue mastered at Chameleon Studios in Hamburg, revealing a depth, power, and clarity previously unheard. The band themselves now describe it as feeling like an entirely new album—one that finally blooms with the colour and weight it always deserved.

This expansive 3LP edition, pressed on transparent sky blue vinyl and cut at 45 RPM on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl, delivers exceptional audio fidelity. Housed in a premium gatefold sleeve with revised artwork, the set also includes new liner notes from Roger Glover and Classic Rock’s Geoff Barton, offering rare insight into the album’s creation and legacy.

In addition to the newly remixed album, this edition features:

• Two additional studio tracks: “Things I Never Said” and “MTV”

• A full bonus LP of previously unreleased 2005 studio jams and rehearsals, exclusive to physical formats and unavailable for streaming or download

With Deep Purple enjoying renewed chart success in recent years, now is the perfect moment to revisit the album that quietly laid the groundwork for their 21st-century resurgence. Rapture Of The Deep finally stands revealed as a powerful, vital entry in the band’s legendary catalogue—one that rewards rediscovery.