DEEP PURPLE In Rock Vinyl Record LP Harvest 1970 UK 1st Press No EMI Box A2/B1

Deep Purple - In Rock
(Original 1st Pressing with Yellow/Green Harvest Label that has 'THE GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD.' rim text. No EMI box on label. Housed in Laminated Gatefold Picture Sleeve, complete with polylined Harvest advertising inner sleeve. A-2/B-1 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - LP Album (33 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1970
Label: Harvest
Catalogue No. SHVL 777

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): SHVL 777 A-2 1 OL
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): SHVL 777 B-1 1 OD

Condition: VG+/EX (Sleeve is in clean condition. It has some minor wear. The vinyl is in excellent clean condition)

Track Listing:
1. Speed King
2. Blood Sucker
3. Child In Time
4. Flight Of The Rat
5. Into The Fire
6. Living Wreck
7. Hard Lovin' Man

Experience the heavy rock masterpiece that defined an era with this original 1970 UK 1st pressing of Deep Purple's In Rock. This highly collectible LP features the iconic Yellow and Green Harvest labels with the essential "The Gramophone Co. Ltd." rim text and, crucially, no EMI box logo, identifying it as an authentic earliest market strike (Catalogue No. SHVL 777).

For the audiophile and serious collector, this copy carries the sought-after A-2/B-1 matrix numbers (Side A: SHVL 777 A-2 1 OL / Side B: SHVL 777 B-1 1 OD). Notably, the "1 OL" and "1 OD" stamper codes indicate this is an exceptionally early strike from the master plates, delivering the wide dynamic range and raw power that later reissues often lack. From the searing vocals of "Child In Time" to the blistering speed of "Speed King", this 1970 Harvest original provides the definitive listening experience of the Mark II line-up at their peak.

The record is housed in its original laminated gatefold picture sleeve, which remains clean and well-preserved. It comes complete with the rare polylined Harvest advertising inner sleeve, adding significant value to this archival set. The vinyl is in Excellent (EX) condition, retaining its high-gloss lustre and offering superb playback, while the sleeve is graded VG+ due to minor age-related wear. Whether you're upgrading your collection or investing in a cornerstone of British Hard Rock, this no-EMI box 1st press is an essential find for any Deep Purple enthusiast.