Deep Purple - Machine Head CD

Machine Head by Deep Purple is one of the most influential hard rock albums ever recorded and a defining moment in the band’s career. Originally released in 1972, the album captures the band at the height of their creative power and helped shape the sound of heavy rock for decades to come.

Recorded in Switzerland using the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio after a fire destroyed the original recording venue, the sessions became part of rock history. The album features the instantly recognisable riff of “Smoke On The Water”, inspired by the real-life fire at the Montreux Casino.

Alongside that iconic track, Machine Head includes powerhouse performances such as “Highway Star,” “Lazy,” “Space Truckin’,” and “Pictures of Home.” Driven by Ritchie Blackmore’s explosive guitar work, Jon Lord’s Hammond organ, and Ian Gillan’s soaring vocals, the album remains a cornerstone of classic rock.

1. Highway Star
2. Maybe I'm a Leo
3. Pictures of Home
4. Never Before
5. Smoke On the Water
6. Lazy
7. Space Truckin'