Powerhouse (Deep Purple album)

Powerhouse is a 1977 compilation album by Deep Purple, featuring previously unreleased live and studio tracks from the band's Mark II line-up at the height of its powers. The album achieved Gold Certification in Japan.

Powerhouse
Compilation album of live recordings and studio outtakes by Deep Purple
Released	December 1977 (EU) January 1978 (UK)
Recorded	1969–1972
Genre	Hard rock, heavy metal
Length	44:00
Label	Purple
Producer	Deep Purple
Deep Purple compilations chronology
24 Carat Purple (1975) Powerhouse (1977) The Deep Purple Singles A's and B's (1978)

Track listing

All songs written by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice, except where indicated.

Side one

1. "Painted Horse" – 5:19 (outtake from the Who Do We Think We Are sessions in July 1972)
2. "Hush" (Joe South) – 4:37 (live from the Concerto for Group and Orchestra program in September 1969)
3. "Wring That Neck" (Blackmore, Lord, Paice, Nick Simper) – 12:51 (live from the Concerto for Group and Orchestra program in September 1969)

Side two

4. "Child in Time" – live – 12:29 (live from the Concerto for Group and Orchestra program in September 1969)
5. "Black Night" – 4:59 (live single B-side from the Made in Japan dates in August 1972)
6. "Cry Free" – 3:11 (outtake from the Deep Purple in Rock sessions in January 1970)

Personnel

Deep Purple

• Ian Gillan – vocals, harmonica
• Ritchie Blackmore – guitars
• Jon Lord – keyboards
• Roger Glover – bass
• Ian Paice – drums, percussion

Charts

Chart (1977–1978)	Peak position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)	54
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)	50
Japanese Albums (Oricon)	30

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)	Gold	100,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.