Photo: Jim Rakete
Hamburg, September 11th, 2024 – Following the chart-topping success of their latest album “=1”, legendary rock band Deep Purple is set to delight fans once again with the release of their latest single, “Lazy Sod”, in two exclusive, limited edition physical formats.
Available as both a CD Maxi Single and 12” LP, this exclusive collector’s item is limited to just 2,000 copies worldwide, making it an essential addition for dedicated fans and record collectors alike. The new maxi-single offers three stunning tracks: The band’s latest single, “Lazy Sod”, is accompanied by two previously unreleased live recordings of the band’s iconic hits, “Highway Star” and “Lazy”, recorded during their 2022 tour – the first Deep Purple tour featuring new guitarist Simon McBride.
Clocking in at approximately 20 minutes, the new maxi-single captures the legendary classic Deep Purple sound in its purest form. This latest release follows the sensational reception of Deep Purple’s album “=1”, which debuted at No. 1 on the Official German, Swedish, and Swiss Charts and reached the Top 10 in twenty countries. This marks Deep Purple’s fourth consecutive number 1 album, setting a record for the band. Fans and collectors can pre-order the “Lazy Sod” CD Maxi Single and 12” LP starting today, with both versions officially releasing on October 11th.
Deep Purple just wrapped up their successful North America leg of the =1 MORE TIME TOUR and are now performing across South America. In celebration of the new album, the tour continues through Europe this fall, where they will deliver their new songs and classic hits to fans across the continent.
With four consecutive No.1 albums in their back pocket and a resurgent new energy powering them forward, this is Deep Purple at their pinnacle. ‘Now WHAT?!’ (2013), inFinite’ (2017), ‘Whoosh!’ (2020), and ‘=1’ (2024) have sold over one million copies worldwide, making Deep Purple one of the most enduring and influential rock bands in history.
“=1” is available now via earMUSIC as Ltd. CD+DVD (Digipak), CD (Jewelcase),
2LP Gatefold (black, 180g), Ltd. Purple 2LP Gatefold (180g), Ltd. Crystal Clear
2LP (180g) and Ltd. Box Set (CD+DVD Digipak, 2LP black Gatefold, 3x exclusive
10” vinyl editions featuring live recordings from Deep Purple’s 2022 tour, exclusive Collector’s T-shirt, 2x exclusive guitar picks, 1x exclusive art print, 1x exclusive lanyard, and the chance to win a Golden Ticket giving access to every show on the Deep Purple =1 MORE TIME tour).
All LPs include a rich 12-page LP sized booklet – exclusively in the first print run! The bonus DVD features the approx. 60min documentary ‘Access All Areas’ joining Deep Purple backstage on tour and providing an exclusive look behind the scenes.
Further exclusive items are available via the official album store: Ltd. 2LP Picture Disc, Ltd. Cassette, and various bundles with exclusive and limited merchandise.
=1 MORE TIME TOUR DATES
13.09.24 – São Paulo, Brazil – Espaço Unimed
15.09.24 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Rock In Rio
17.09.24 – Santiago, Chile – Estadio Santa Laura
17.10.24 – Katowice, Poland – Spodek Arena
19.10.24 – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling-Halle
20.10.24 – Erfurt, Germany – Messehalle Erfurt
22.10.24 – Mannheim, Germany – SAP Arena
23.10.24 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
25.10.24 – Essen, Germany – Grugahalle
26.10.24 – Lingen, Germany – Emsland Arena
28.10.24 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National
29.10.24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggodome
31.10.24 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
01.11.24 – Paris, France – Zenith
04.11.24 – Birmingham, UK – bp pulse
06.11.24 – London, UK – O2
07.11.24 – Leeds, UK – FD Arena
09.11.24 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
10.11.24 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
Tickets are available at www.deeppurple.com.
