Deep Purple – Made in Japan 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition
New Steven Wilson Mixes • All Three Shows Remixed • 10LP Vinyl Box • 5CD+Blu-ray Set • Coming August 15th
Some very exciting news for Deep Purple fans and collectors of classic rock on physical formats.
One of the most iconic live albums of all time, Deep Purple’s Made in Japan, is getting the deluxe treatment it truly deserves. To mark its 50th anniversary, Universal Music is releasing a Super Deluxe Edition of this legendary recording on August 15th, exactly 53 years after Deep Purple first hit the stage in Japan.
This release goes into the very heart of what makes Made in Japan so special and beyond the previous super deluxe edition in 2014. The new editions feature brand-new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes by Steven Wilson, plus fresh remixes of all three original Japan concerts by Richard Digby Smith. For those of us who treasure the energy of live performance captured on tape, this is a major moment.
Physical Formats to Get Excited About:
10LP Super Deluxe Vinyl Box Set – Exclusive to the official artist and UMG stores. Includes every note from the three nights across 10 slabs of glorious black vinyl.
5CD + 1 Blu-ray Audio Set – Featuring the new Wilson mixes, remixed concerts, rare single edits, and high-res audio options.
2LP Black Vinyl Edition – A more compact release featuring Steven Wilson’s new mix.
Digital version of Steven Wilson’s remix will also be released on all major platforms.
And for those eager to get a taste—a live version of “Highway Star” from Osaka is already available to stream now.
When Made in Japan first came out in 1972, it wasn’t even intended for a worldwide audience. But what started as a Japan-only release quickly turned into a global phenomenon. This was Deep Purple Mk II—Gillan, Blackmore, Lord, Glover, and Paice—at their absolute peak, tearing through Machine Head tracks like “Smoke on the Water” and “Space Truckin’” with ferocity and finesse.
The performances were captured on 8-track tape by engineer Martin Birch, the very man behind some of the band’s greatest studio albums. This new edition offers us a chance to experience those shows in a completely new light—restored, remixed, and revitalized for both long-time fans and those discovering this masterpiece for the first time.
As Steven Wilson says, “It’s all completely as it happened on the night… hopefully this new mix makes it feel even more like you’re there.” And that’s what it’s all about—bringing us closer to that magic moment in time.
This is more than just a remaster. It’s a celebration of a live album that not only defined Deep Purple’s career but helped shape the very sound of hard rock and heavy metal. Whether you’re a vinyl enthusiast, CD collector, or Atmos surround sound fan—this is a must-have.
Stay tuned here at Now Spinning Magazine for more news, unboxings, and reviews when these editions hit the shelves in August. And let me know if Made in Japan is one of your favourites—I know it is for me.
MADE IN JAPAN (SUPER DELUXE EDITION)
10LP Track Listing
LP One: Original Album (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
Side One
“Highway Star”
“Child In Time”
Side Two
“Smoke On The Water”
“The Mule”
LP Two: Original Album (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
Side One
“Strange Kind Of Woman”
“Lazy”
Side Two
“Space Truckin’”
LP Three: Osaka, August 15, 1972
Side One
“Highway Star”
“Smoke On The Water”
Side Two
“Child In Time”
“The Mule”
LP Four: Osaka, August 15, 1972
Side One
“Strange Kind Of Woman”
“Lazy”
Side Two
“Space Truckin’”
LP Five: Osaka, August 15, 1972
Side One
“Black Night”
“Speed King”
Side Two: Osaka, August 16, 1972
“Highway Star”
“Smoke On The Water”
LP Six: Osaka, August 16, 1972
Side One
“Child In Time”
“The Mule”
Side Two
“Strange Kind Of Woman”
“Lazy”
LP Seven: Osaka, August 16, 1972
Side One
“Space Truckin’”
Side Two
“Black Night”
“Lucille”
LP Eight: Tokyo, August 17, 1972
Side One
“Highway Star”
“Smoke On The Water”
Side Two
“Child In Time”
“The Mule” (Drum Solo)
LP Nine: Tokyo, August 17, 1972
Side One
“Strange Kind Of Woman”
“Lazy”
Side Two
“Space Truckin’”
LP Ten: Tokyo, August 17, 1972
Side One
“Black Night”
“Speed King”
Side Two
“Black Night” (German Single Edit)
“Space Truckin’” (Mexican Single Edit)
“Smoke On The Water” (U.S. Single Edit)
MADE IN JAPAN (SUPER DELUXE EDITION)
5CD+1BR Track Listing
CD One: Original Album (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
“Highway Star”
“Child In Time”
“Smoke On The Water”
“The Mule”
“Strange Kind Of Woman”
“Lazy”
“Space Truckin’”
CD Two: Osaka, August 15, 1972
“Highway Star”
“Smoke On The Water”
“Child In Time”
“The Mule” (Drum Solo)
“Strange Kind Of Woman”
“Lazy”
“Space Truckin’”
CD Three: Osaka, August 16, 1972
“Highway Star”
“Smoke On The Water”
“Child In Time”
“The Mule” (Drum Solo)
“Strange Kind Of Woman”
“Lazy”
“Space Truckin’”
CD Four: Tokyo, August 17, 1972
“Highway Star”
“Smoke On The Water”
“Child In Time”
“The Mule” (Drum Solo)
“Strange Kind Of Woman”
“Lazy”
“Space Truckin’”
CD Five: The Encores
“Black Night” (Osaka, August 15, 1972)
“Speed King” (Osaka, August 15, 1972)
“Black Night” (Osaka, August 16, 1972)
“Lucille” (Osaka, August 16, 1972)
“Black Night” (Tokyo, August 17, 1972)
“Speed King” (Tokyo, August 17, 1972)
Single Edits
“Black Night” (German Single Edit)
“Space Truckin’” (Mexican Single Edit)
“Smoke On The Water” (U.S. Single Edit)
Blu-ray
Made in Japan – Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
MADE IN JAPAN (STEVEN WILSON REMIX)
2LP Track Listing
LP One: Original Album (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
Side One
“Highway Star” (Osaka, August 16)
“Child In Time” (Osaka, August 16)
Side Two
“Smoke On The Water” (Osaka, August 15)
“The Mule” (Tokyo, August 17)
LP Two: Original Album (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
Side One
“Strange Kind Of Woman” (Osaka, August 16)
“Lazy” (Tokyo, August 17)
Side Two
“Space Truckin’” (Osaka, August 16)
