This live album, recorded during Deep Purple's 1972 Japanese tour, showcases the band at the height of their powers. It is often cited as one of the definitive live rock albums.
- The album was recorded at the Budokan Hall in Tokyo on August 15, 16, and 17, 1972.
- Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's performance on "Highway Star" is particularly lauded.
- "Made in Japan" reached number one on the UK album charts and number six on the Billboard 200 in the US.
Deep Purple is a hard rock band from Hertford, England, formed in 1968. They are widely regarded as pioneers of heavy metal and hard rock. The band's commercial peak came with this live album, which captured their incendiary performance style for a global audience.
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