Book of Taliesyn is a reissue of Deep Purple's second studio album, originally released in August 1968. The album takes its name from the Book of Taliesin, a manuscript containing the oldest Welsh poems. Book of Taliesyn was the first release on Harvest Records.
Deep Purple is an iconic band that formed in Britain in February 1968 and became a symbol of 1970s hard rock. The band is considered the founders of hard rock and is also credited with developing the genres of heavy metal and progressive rock. The band's legendary lineup includes vocalist Ritchie Blackmore, drummer Ian Paice, and keyboardist Jon Lord.
Tracklist:
- A1. Listen, Learn, Read On
- A2. Wring That Neck
- A3. Kentucky Woman
- A4a. Exposition
- A4b. We Can Work It Out
- B1. Shield
- B2. Anthem
- B3. River Deep, Mountain High
