UK
May 1975- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSM 2002
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
TPSM 2002 A-4 . .Runout, A-side, stamped
TPSM 2002 B-5Runout, B-side, stamped
Vinyl pressings
24 Carat Purple
by Deep Purple · 1975
92 pressings28 countriesHard RockRock
24 Carat Purple was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of 24 Carat Purple
50 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 23 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSM 2002Purple Records 0C 054 o 96424
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TPSM 2002 A-1 RJLVariant 1, runout side A
TPSM 2002 B-1 RJLVariant 1, runout side B
TPSM 2002 A-1 GDA 1 RJLVariant 2, runout side A
TPSM 2002 B-1 GGH 3 RJLVariant 2, runout side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSM 2002Purple Records OC 054 o 96424
- Format
- LP, Compilation · German pressing
- Runout / matrix
TPSM - 2002 A - 2 75 Made In Germany 20Runout, A-side
TPSM - 2002 B - 2 75 Made In Germany 20Runout, B-side
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSM 2002Purple Records 0C 054 o 96424
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pale Blue Shadowing
- Runout / matrix
TPSM 2002 A-3 NICK WRunout side A stamped, [NICK W etched], variant 1
TPSM 2002 B-3 NICK WRunout side B stamped, [NICK W etched], variant 1
TPSM 2002 A-3 M Λ NICK W 2Runout side A stamped, [NICK W etched], variant 3
TPSM 2002 B-3 M L 1 NICK WRunout side B stamped, [NICK W etched], variant 3
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSM 2002
- Format
- LP, Compilation, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TPSM 2002 A-3 PA NICK WRunout side A stamped, [NICK W etched]
TPSM 2002 B-5 124 4 NICK WRunout side B stamped, [NICK W etched]
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Purple Records TPSM 2002Purple Records 0C 054 o 96424
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · NickW & RJL credits
- Runout / matrix
RJLVariant 1 Runout etchings
TPSM 2002 A-3 NICKWVariant 1 Runout Side A stamped
TPSM 2002 B-1 RJLVariant 1 Runout Side B stamped
TPSM 2002 A-3 NICKWVariant 2 Runout Side A stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 92 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s65 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Purple Records TPSM 2002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Australia | Purple Records TPSM 2002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Belgium | Purple Records 4C 054-96424First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Belgium | Purple Records 4c054-96424First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Belgium | Purple Records 4 C048-96424First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Belgium | Purple Records 4 C048-96424First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Belgium | Purple Records 4C054-96424First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Belgium | Purple Records 4 C 054-96424First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Belgium | Purple Records 4 C 054-96424First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Belgium | Purple Records 4C054-96424First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 4616First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 4616First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 4616 / Purple Records WS 4616First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Denmark | Purple Records TPSM 2002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Finland | Purple Records TPSM 2002 / Purple Records OC 054 96424First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Venezuela | Purple Records 102-31001 / Purple Records PLPS-4010LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1983 | Italy | Purple Records 3C 054-96424LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Venezuela | EMI 1001LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 19 6424 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10029WLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | EMI 056 196424 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | Fame FA 41 31321LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Italy | Purple Records 3C 054-96424LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Italy | Purple Records 54 1964241 / Purple Records 3C 054-96424LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Fame FA 413132LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSPUR 70762 / Purple Records TPSM 2002LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSPUR 70762 / Purple Records TPSM 2002LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSPUR 70762 / Purple Records TPSM 2002LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 4616LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 4616LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 4616LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 4616LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Purple Records 1C 038-15 7603 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Purple Records 1C 038 15 7603 1 / Purple Records 1C038-15 7603 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Purple Records 1A 038-96424LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Purple Records 1A 038-96 424LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Purple Records 5C 038-96424LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Purple Records 5C 038-96424 / Purple Records 5C 058-96424LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Purple Records 1A 038-96424LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Korea | EMI EKPL-0221LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Taiwan | New Yen Sheng Records JS-5056LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSPUR 70762 / Purple Records TPSM 2002LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Woman From Tokyo5:44
- A2Fireball3:19
- A3Strange Kind Of Woman9:02
- A4Never Before3:56
- A5Black Night (Live)4:52
- B1Speed King5:48
- B2Smoke On The Water7:18
- B3Child In Time12:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 24 Carat Purple are there?
92 vinyl pressings of 24 Carat Purple are listed here, from 28 countries, released between 1975 and 1988.
When was 24 Carat Purple first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Purple Records TPSM 2002, released May 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of 24 Carat Purple is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TPSM 2002, WS 4616, 4C 054-96424, 4c054-96424) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TPSM 2002 A-4 . . and TPSM 2002 B-5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 24 Carat Purple on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
