Deep Purple stand tall as one of the most cherished rock bands of all
time, with over 120 million records sold worldwide. Albums like In Rock,
Machine Head, and Made in Japan are essential chapters in rock music
history. This summer (of 2024), the Deep Purple story has been enriched
with yet another significant chapter: the new album “=1” was
released to widespread acclaim from both fans and media alike. “Their
finest moment this century” Classic Rock UK “Another excellent piece
of work” Powerplay UK

“=1” debuted at number one on the charts in three countries, making
it the fourth consecutive studio album to achieve this feat—following
Whoosh! (2020), inFinite (2017), and NOW What?! (2013), this marks a
record in the band’s over 50-year career.

From the new album “=1”, comes this special collector’s item 12” single, “Lazy
Sod”. The accompanying music video for “Lazy Sod” has already garnered
millions of views. The B-side is equally impressive, featuring the
Machine Head classics “Highway Star” and “Lazy”, recorded live during
Deep Purple’s last tour in 2022, and totalling 15 minutes in
length—Deep Purple in their element, the way fans have loved the band
ever since!