Deep Purple Perfect Strangers Mercury 1984 G VG EX US First Press Vintage Vinyl
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Description
This is an original 1984 U.S. first pressing of Deep Purple – Perfect Strangers, released on Mercury Records (catalog #422-824 003-1 M-1). This marked the highly anticipated reunion of the classic Mk II lineup — Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice — their first studio album together since 1973’s Who Do We Think We Are.
• Vinyl condition: G (surface wear, visible scuffs, some noise but plays through without skips).
• Jacket condition: VG (shelf wear and rubbing, spine intact).
• Inner sleeve condition: EX (original printed inner with lyrics and photos, clean).
Matrix / Runouts: 422-824 003-1 M-1 (etched, consistent with 1984 US Mercury first pressing).
Track highlights include:
• “Knocking at Your Back Door”
• “Perfect Strangers”
• “Wasted Sunsets”
• “Hungry Daze”
This pressing is from the original U.S. Mercury issue and features the classic black Mercury label design.
Please refer to all photos for detailed visuals of the vinyl, jacket, and inner sleeve as customers have varying standards for grading criteria.
Stored in a smoke-free environment.
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Collector Keywords
Deep Purple • Perfect Strangers • Mercury Records • US First Press • 1984 Hard Rock • Ritchie Blackmore • Ian Gillan • Roger Glover • Jon Lord • Ian Paice • Classic Rock Vinyl
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