Deep Purple – Fireball represents the British hard rock titans at their most experimental and powerful, captured in this superb Japanese reissue that preserves the album's raw energy and musical innovation. Originally released in 1971, this 1976 Japanese pressing captures the Mark II lineup pushing their sound to new extremes, presented in a gatefold edition that does justice to its explosive creativity. The Japanese pressing reveals the album's groundbreaking production with stunning force. From the explosive title track "Fireball" to the complex arrangements of "Fools," every power chord and organ flourish emerges with breathtaking definition. Ian Gillan's soaring vocals and Roger Glover's thunderous basslines combine with Ritchie Blackmore's virtuoso guitar and Jon Lord's classical-inspired keyboards in a sonic assault that benefits from the superior Japanese audio engineering. The album's perfect balance of hard rock aggression and progressive ambition sounds more immediate and powerful than ever in this excellent to near-mint pressing. This copy is notable for its excellent to near-mint condition that beautifully preserves the album's original impact. The gatefold cover remains crisp and vibrant, the OBI strip is well-preserved, and the insert is intact with lyrics and credits. The vinyl plays with warm, clear sound that captures every nuance of this hard rock masterpiece. The iconic cover artwork—featuring the explosive cosmic imagery—looks particularly striking in this Japanese gatefold edition, perfectly capturing the album's raw power and otherworldly energy. A hard rock explosion of creativity, preserved in beautiful collector's condition. DETAILED TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Artist / Title: Deep Purple - Fireball Format / Pressing: Vinyl LP - Japanese Reissue, Gatefold Label & Catalog Number: Warner Bros. Records P-10109W Year / Country: 1976 - Japan Sleeve/Cover Condition: Excellent to Near Mint - Minimal handling evidence, strong gatefold seams Media Condition: Excellent to Near Mint - Light play evidence, plays with excellent clarity Contents: Complete with original OBI strip and insert, Gatefold edition TRACKLIST Side One: 1. Fireball 2. No No No 3. Demon's Eye 4. Anyone's Daughter Side Two: 1. The Mule 2. Fools 3. No One Came COLLECTOR'S HIGHLIGHTS Rarity: Japanese reissue in excellent to near-mint condition Special Features: Gatefold edition with original OBI strip and insert Musical Content: Hard rock classic featuring the legendary Mark II lineup Authenticity: Confirmed by Warner Bros. catalog number P-10109W SALE TERMS & SHIPPING Shipping: Within 1 or 2 business days after payment Packaging: Professional, secure vinyl mailer | Record shipped outside the cover to prevent seam splits Vinyl Care: All our vinyl records are professionally cleaned with an ultrasonic machine before shipping. We also include a free outer sleeve and new inner sleeve. Shipping Areas: Worldwide Payment: Required within 3 days after auction closes ABOUT THE SELLER A passionate collector for over 30 years, my journey through music has been a lifelong adventure. With the creation of STREAMZER, I've chosen to share this profound love for music and records with enthusiasts around the world. Each record from my collection has been carefully selected, stored in optimal conditions, and handled with the respect that these musical treasures deserve. I'm delighted to offer these pieces to fellow music lovers who understand their true value. Happy bidding! Musically, Olivier