DEEP PURPLE live in london ZAP7859

Mk III at the BBC: Deep Purple’s ‘Live In London’ Bootleg (ZAP 7859)

Today’s entry uncovers a vintage piece of underground rock history from the golden age of bootlegs. We are examining the unofficial LP Live In London by Deep Purple, released on the legendary Ze Anonym Plattenspieler label with the catalog number ZAP 7859.

The Kilburn State Gaumont Broadcast

This release captures the Mark III lineup—featuring David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes—in all their soulful, funk-rock glory. Recorded by the BBC at the Kilburn State Gaumont in London on May 22, 1974, this performance is famous for its high-fidelity sound, sourced directly from the radio broadcast master.

The tracklist focuses heavily on the Burn album, which had just been released. It opens with the furious title track “Burn” and features a massive, bluesy rendition of “Mistreated” where Ritchie Blackmore’s guitar work shines. The set also includes the funk-infused “You Fool No One” and the obligatory anthem “Smoke On The Water.”

Vintage Bootleg Characteristics

This album is a classic artifact of the mid-70s bootleg scene:

- Ze Anonym Plattenspieler (ZAP): A sub-label associated with the famous TAKRL (The Amazing Kornyfone Record Label), ZAP was known for releasing high-quality broadcast recordings.
- “Camouflaged” Labels: As noted in the description, the center labels on the disc often have no relevance to the actual music (a common tactic to avoid detection by authorities during manufacturing).
- Matrix/Runout: The authenticity of this pressing is confirmed by the matrix codes `ZAP 7859-A` and `ZAP 7859-B` etched in the dead wax.

It is a raw, historical document of the band’s evolution, capturing the precise moment they shifted from pure hard rock to a groovier, dual-vocal dynamic.