heimdall
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DP packaging porn
For the hardcore afficionados out there, here's a link to a beautiful web site with high-rez scans and detailed info on all Japanese "Mini LP" CD:s ever released - including a number of DP ones.
I have a few of these Japanese beauties, and can attest to their awesome quality in all respects. If only the major labels could have continued to offer a great consumer experience like this after the switch from vinyl to CD... well, at least some people know how to do it:
http://www.minilps.net/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=0&keyword=deep+purple&orderby=bp_artist_orig&descorderby=asc&limit=240&limitstart=48
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3/4/2012, 14:27
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Rezi
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Re: DP packaging porn
Yeah, great stuff. I too have some of them, the 1990s editions.
Live in London
Stormbringer
Made in Europe
The lyric sheets are excellent, they have even transcripted the live album song introductions!
I recall having an early Japanese version of Powerhouse (which I foolishly sold) in early 1990s, but that was a jewelcase edition. Speaking of Powerhouse, I've always preferred the UK sleeve to the other design. The Japanese CD I had was with the UK sleeve.
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4/4/2012, 7:34
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RatBatBlu
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Re: DP packaging porn
The Japanese really step it up. Of course you pay a few bucks more for it, but I have Japanese pressings of;
24 Karat Purple (signed by RG)
New, Live & Rare (w/ standard & tablature notation for "I'm Alone" in the booklet)
TBRO (w/3d slipcase, discography booklet {up to that point} and RB guitar pick)
CHoHW (had the extra songs my US pressing didn't have)
Purpendicular (w/bonus track)
Butterfly Ball & Wizards Convention (2cd set includes 2 extra tracks; Little Chalk Blue and RG audio interview as well as 2 deluxe booklets)
I used to have the Japanese pressing of Live In London (had standard & tablature notation of "LDSD" in booklet as well as sticker of the cover) but sold it when the double disc edition came out.
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19/8/2012, 0:22
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