Machine Head

1972 studio album by Deep Purple

AlbumalbumQ211742

Performer: Deep Purple
Released: March 25, 1972
Label: Purple Records
Genre: hard rock
Tracklist: Never Before
, Smoke on the Water
, Lazy
Producer: Deep Purple

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Machine Head is the sixth studio album by English rock band Deep Purple. It was recorded in December 1971 in Montreux, Switzerland, and released on 30 March 1972, by Purple Records. It is the band's third studio album to feature the Mark II line-up of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice.

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Language: English
Distribution format: 33 RPM 12" vinyl has characteristic: gatefold cover
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Charted in: UK Albums Chart(1972–1972) ranking: 1
UK Albums Chart(1972–1972) ranking: 1
Place of publication: United Kingdom
Title: Machine Head
Different from: Machine head criterion used: title refers to multiple creative works
Machine Head
Part of: Deep Purple's albums in chronological order follows: Fireball · followed by: Made in Japan
Number of parts of this work: 4 audio track applies to part: A-side
3 audio track applies to part: B-side
Form of creative work: studio album
Review score: 5 review score by: AllMusic · authors: Eduardo Rivadavia
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1.Stated in AllMusicRetrieved 2020-05-11
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