Originally issued in 2005 and produced by Michael Bradford, the band’s 18th studio record was created during a hard period.
"We were going through a bit of a hard time when we started the songwriting and production of Rapture of the Deep,” says bassist Roger Glover, “and, strangely enough, we didn't have a record company at that point. Let's face it, we were a bit lost (...)."
But from that uncertain moment emerged an album bursting with sharp songwriting, masterful playing, and pure Deep Purple grit.
Now, newly mixed with the supervision of Glover, analogue-mastered at renowned Chameleon Studios in Hamburg, and presented with bold new artwork, “Rapture of the Deep” finally shines with clarity and color.
"It's a new album now to me," adds Glover. “Fans will hear it blooming for the first time.”
This new edition also includes a bonus CD/LP featuring previously unreleased instrumental takes and studio rehearsals recorded during the songwriting process - providing a rare, unfiltered insight into the band's creative work in the studio. Captured on multi-track in 2005 and mixed for the first time in 2025, it's one of those rare instances where recordings resurface decades later from archives long thought lost.
Among the highlights is the track "Closing Note," a never-before-heard piece by former guitarist Steve Morse - recorded during the album sessions and now officially released for the first time.
These tracks are available exclusively on all three physical formats - CD Digipak, 3LP Vinyl (black, 180g), and the strictly Limited 3LP Transparent Sky-Blue Vinyl.
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