1977 compilation album of live recordings and studio outtakes by Deep Purple
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| Compilation album of live recordings and studio outtakes by Deep Purple | ||||
| Released | December 1977 (EU) January 1978 (UK) | |||
| Recorded | 1969–1972 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal | |||
| Length | 44:00 | |||
| Label | Purple | |||
| Producer | Deep Purple | |||
| Deep Purple compilations chronology | ||||
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Powerhouse is a 1977 compilation album by Deep Purple, featuring previously unreleased live and studio tracks from the band's Mark II line-up at the height of its powers. The album achieved Gold Certification in Japan.
Track listing
All songs written by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice, except where indicated.
- Side one
- "Painted Horse" – 5:19 (outtake from the Who Do We Think We Are sessions in July 1972)
- "Hush" (Joe South) – 4:37 (live from the Concerto for Group and Orchestra program in September 1969)
- "Wring That Neck" (Blackmore, Lord, Paice, Nick Simper) – 12:51 (live from the Concerto for Group and Orchestra program in September 1969)
- Side two
- "Child in Time" – live – 12:29 (live from the Concerto for Group and Orchestra program in September 1969)
- "Black Night" – 4:59 (live single B-side from the Made in Japan dates in August 1972)
- "Cry Free" – 3:11 (outtake from the Deep Purple in Rock sessions in January 1970)
Personnel
- Deep Purple
- Ian Gillan – vocals, harmonica
- Ritchie Blackmore – guitars
- Jon Lord – keyboards
- Roger Glover – bass
- Ian Paice – drums, percussion
Charts
| Chart (1977–1978) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) | 54 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) | 50 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon) | 30 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (RIAJ) | Gold | 100,000 |
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Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- "Powerhouse LP".
- Powerhouse, Certified Gold – Warner Pioneer Music, Asia, 1977 – http://images.goldbergauctions.com/php/lot_auc.php?site=1&sale=43&lot=734
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970-1992. St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Deep Purple – Powerhouse" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970–2005 (in Japanese). Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. 2006. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.
- "Japanese Gold Record Award for Deep Purple". 20 December 2020.
