Released: 18/04/15
‘The Book of Taliesyn’ is Deep Purple’s groundbreaking second studio album, recorded just three months after their debut, Shades of Deep Purple, and originally released in October 1968 ahead of their first U.S. tour. Blending psychedelic rock, progressive elements, and early hard rock, the album showcases the band’s evolving sound, highlighted by Jon Lord’s classical music arrangements. Featuring four original tracks and three inventive covers—including a bold reinterpretation of “River Deep – Mountain High”—this record captures the band’s early creativity and ambition. A must-have for collectors and fans of Deep Purple’s formative years.