One of the greatest and most influential rock bands of all time releases new album ‘=1’, on July 19th via earMUSIC.
The first single will be unveiled on April 30th at midnight, a taster for the full 13 tracks of pioneering and rip-roaring rock’n’ roll. Deep Purple continue their charge of recent years, releasing hit albums and filling arenas around the world, adding yet more layers to their 100 million album selling legacy.
The band are credited as one of the key originators of heavy rock and have constantly progressed their boundaries of music. They are fronted by the legendary Ian Gillan, whose vocals have defined generations, accompanied by the masterful bassist Roger Glover, the powerhouse drummer Ian Paice, and the maestro on keyboards Don Airey. This is the band’s first album with sensational guitarist Simon McBride, who seamlessly slotted in when long-time member Steve Morse left due to personal circumstances. Since 2022, Simon has already played to Deep Purple audiences totalling more than half a million people.
But Deep Purple is more than just their members and ‘=1’ embodies the essence and attitude of their 1970s incarnation possibly more than any other album in recent memory. With the legendary Bob Ezrin once again producing, the record evokes the pioneering band’s classic sound, without relying on nostalgia.
The enigmatic title ‘=1’ symbolises the idea that in a world growing ever more complex, everything eventually simplifies down to a single, unified essence. Everything equals one.
Its full meaning will be revealed in the coming weeks, with the artwork also playing its part. Fans have already been speculating after mysterious equations and depictions of multiverses appeared in London, Paris and Berlin in recent days (link to images).
With three consecutive No.1albums in their back pocket and a resurgent new energy powering them forward, this is Deep Purple at their pinnacle. ‘Now WHAT?!’ (2013), ‘inFinite’(2017), and ‘Whoosh!’ (2020) have sold over one million copies worldwide, making Deep Purple one of the most successful rock bands currently active. The latest studio album, “Whoosh!”, reached #1 on the album charts in 7 countries and charted in the top 10 in another 12.
‘=1’ will be released on July 19th via earMUSIC as Ltd. CD+DVD (Digipak), CD (Jewel case), 2LP Gatefold (black, 180g), Ltd. Purple 2LP Gatefold (180g), Ltd. Crystal Clear 2LP (180g) and Ltd. Box Set (CD+DVD Digipak, 2LP black Gatefold, 3x exclusive 10” vinyl editions feat. live recordings from Deep Purple’s 2022 tour, exclusive Collector’s T-shirt, 2x exclusive guitar picks, 1x exclusive art print, 1x exclusive lanyard, and the chance to win a Golden Ticket giving access to all shows on the Deep Purple “=1 MORE TIME”-tour).
All LPs include a rich 12-page vinyl sized booklet.
The bonus DVD features the approx. 60min documentary ‘Access All Areas’ joining Deep Purple backstage on tour and providing an exclusive look behind the scenes.
Further exclusive items are available via the official album store (LINK): Ltd. 2LP Picture Disc, Ltd. Cassette, strictly limited canvas signed by all band members – limited to 150 items only and various other merchandise items.
DEEP PURPLE
=1
Album Release: July 19th, 2024
Formats:
· Ltd. CD+DVD (Digipak)
· CD (Jewelcase)
· 2LP (black, 180g, Gtf.)
· Ltd. Purple 2LP (180g, Gtf.)
· Ltd. Crystal Clear (180g, Gtf.)
· Digital
· Ltd. Box Set
Box Set Content
2LP Gatefold (180g)
Ltd. CD+DVD Digipak
3x exclusive 10” vinyl editions featuring live recordings from Deep Purple’s 2022 tour
Exclusive Collector’s T-shirt (SizeXL)
2x exclusive guitar picks
Art print
Lanyard
Tracklisting (CD/2LP):
Side A
1. Show Me
2. A Bit On The Side
3. Sharp Shooter
4. Portable Door
Side B
5. Old-Fangled Thing
6. If I Were You
7. Pictures Of You
8. I’m Saying Nothin’
Side C
9. Lazy Sod
10. Now You’re Talkin’
11. No Money To Burn
Side D
12. I’ll Catch You
13. Bleeding Obvious
Tracklisting (DVD):
Disc 1: Audio Tracks 1– 13
Disc 2: Documentary‘Access All Areas’ on DVD.
Subtitles: English, German, Spanish, French
=1 MORE TIME TOUR DATES
MONDAY 4TH NOV BIRMINGHAM RESORTS WORLD ARENA
WEDNESDAY 6TH NOV THE O2 LONDON
THURSDAY 7TH NOV LEEDS FIRST DIRECT ARENA
SATURDAY 9TH NOV MANCHESTER AO ARENA
SUNDAY 10th NOV GLASGOW OVO ARENA
Tickets are available at www.deeppurple.com