New Deep Purple, David Bowie, Iron Maiden, & more…

Deep Purple – Dagenham Roundhouse 1972 (Darker Than Blue 215) is a single disc from the Roundhouse, Dagenham, UK on February 19th, 1972 and also features two tracks from the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on October 4th, 1971.

The first 80 sets of the above will also come with a special bonus disc. Deep Purple – Mandrake Rock: Birmingham 1971 is a single disc from Town Hall, Birmingham, UK on February 12th, 1971. This was previously released by the label as Mandrake Rock (Darker Than Blue 073).

David Bowie – Tokyo 1973 2nd Night (Wardour-170) is a single disc from Koseinenkin Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan on April 10th, 1973 and contains a bonus track from Shibuya Kokaido, Tokyo, Japan on April 20th, 1973.

David Bowie – A Reality In Osaka: The Last Concert In Japan (Wardour-169) is a 2CD set from Osaka-Jo Hall, Osaka, Japan on March 11th, 2004.

Iron Maiden – The Ultimate Compilation 1978-1981 (Zodiac 167) is a 2CD stereo soundboard featuring a “Complete Collection of Early Rare Tracks”. This basically includes The Soundhouse Tapes, Metal For Muthas, BBC Tracks, single B-sides, and the Maiden Japan EP.

Iron Maiden – Eagle’s Hammersmith (Zodiac 168) is a 2CD set from Hammersmith Odeon, London, England on May 26th, 1983.

Hear ‘n Aid – Stars (no label) is a single Pro-shot DVD that contains a 47 minute documentary of The Hear ‘n Aid Sessions recorded at A&M Records Studio, Hollywood, CA on May 20th & 21st, 1985. These were put together by Ronnie James Dio to raise money for famine relief in Africa and featured a who’s who of mid 80s metal talent.

Motorhead – The Birthday Party (no label) is a single Pro-shot DVD from Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK on June 29th, 1985. This runs about 57 minutes and features some special guests on the final track.

Uriah Heep/Lucifer’s Friend – Osaka 2016 (Virtuoso 262/263/264) is a 3CD set featuring both band’s sets from Zepp Namba in Osaka, Japan on January 14th, 2016.