(Note: * denotes previously unreleased)
Rediscovering the Purple Reign: Stone Temple Pilots - Purple (Super Deluxe Edition)
This disc provides a "behind the curtain" look at the creative process, featuring early takes of songs like "Meat Plow" and "Interstate Love Song," along with acoustic versions of "Pretty Penny" and "Kitchenware & Candybars". Stone Temple Pilots - Purple -Super Deluxe- Rem...
Live acoustic tracks from the 1994 KROQ Acoustic Christmas show, including a cover of "Christmastime Is Here".
Whether you are a longtime fan or a new listener, this Super Deluxe reissue isn't just a nostalgic cash-in; it’s a necessary deep dive into one of the most melodic and heavy albums of the era. The Legacy of Purple : Beyond the Grunge Label The Legacy of Purple : Beyond the Grunge
The Super Deluxe Edition comes with a beautifully designed booklet featuring liner notes from Scott Weiland's estate, as well as comments from the band members. The booklet includes rare photos, handwritten lyrics, and other memorabilia that provide a visceral connection to the album's creation.
When Purple arrived in June 1994, expectations were astronomically high. Core had been a massive success, but the band was unfairly accused of riding the Seattle grunge wave. Purple silenced the critics. It was a kaleidoscope of influences—blues, psychedelia, hard rock, and power pop—that showed a band, particularly songwriters Dean DeLeo and Scott Weiland, maturing rapidly. Core had been a massive success, but the
To mark the legacy of this alternative rock milestone, the Purple: Super Deluxe Edition offers fans the ultimate deep dive into the creative peak of Scott Weiland, Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, and Eric Kretz. This reissue serves as definitive proof that STP was one of the most versatile, musically sophisticated, and enduring bands of the 1990s. Shedding the "Grunge" Label