DEEP PURPLE The BBC Sessions 1968-1970 (Sealed 2011 UK 27-track 2-CD set. The transition of Deep Purple from a cult UK band that had chart success stateside, to the rock giants we all know is captured in these fascinating session recordings. Although the rarity of some of the sessions means the sound quality is often less than perfect, it is the stunning performances, many live-in studio, which shine through. In this double-disc edition, the first disc contains sessions from the original Deep Purple line-up while the second disc features sessions recorded by the Mark II line-up. Housed in a thin double case which has a slight crack, with picture sleeve and back inlay, remains factory sealed)