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For the superfan, the contents are staggering. Beyond a brand-new remaster of the original album from the original analog tapes (overseen by producer Brendan O’Brien), the set includes:
What does Stone Temple Pilots - Purple - Super Deluxe - Remastered mean in the context of modern rock? In an era of Tik-Tok sped-up songs and AI-generated playlists, this album stands as a monument to human imperfection. Weiland’s slurred vowels, the Dean DeLeo’s bent strings slightly out of tune, the rhythm section locking in like a jazz combo—none of this can be replicated.
The Super Deluxe edition reminds us that Purple was never a grunge album. It was a classic rock album disguised in flannel. The remaster brings out the 70s influences (Aerosmith, David Bowie, The Doors) that were always hiding beneath the fuzz.
Los Angeles, CA – In a move that will delight ’90s rock purists and vinyl collectors alike, Rhino Records has officially announced the Super Deluxe Edition of Stone Temple Pilots’ landmark second album, Purple. Scheduled for a release later this year, the massive 6-CD/1-Blu-ray box set celebrates the 30th anniversary of the album that saved the band from the “sophomore slump” and cemented them as grunge-era royalty.
Originally released in June 1994, Purple debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, dethroning none other than The Crow soundtrack. It was raw, psychedelic, and undeniably catchy—featuring the iconic riff of “Vasoline” and the acoustic melancholy of “Interstate Love Song.” This new Super Deluxe Edition expands that legacy into a sprawling archive of the band’s most creative period.
The set also includes a 108-page hardcover book with unreleased photos from the Purple photoshoot (featuring the band in their signature “inside the album art” red backdrop), liner notes by Rolling Stone’s David Fricke, and a new interview with the surviving members—Robert and Dean DeLeo—reflecting on the sessions.
For those uninterested in the full box, Rhino will also issue a standalone 2-LP Purple (Remastered) on 180-gram purple-and-red swirl vinyl, as well as a single CD of just the original album remastered. Stone Temple Pilots - Purple -Super Deluxe- Rem...
Stone Temple Pilots - Purple (Super Deluxe Edition) is a definitive 25th-anniversary celebration of the band's 1994 sophomore masterpiece. Released through Rhino Entertainment
in 2019, this expansive collection serves as a deep dive into the era when STP moved beyond their "grunge" roots to embrace a more psychedelic, bluesy, and melodic rock identity. Comprehensive Package Contents The Super Deluxe Edition is a 3-CD/1-LP set that includes the following:
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The Stone Temple Pilots - Purple: Super Deluxe Edition is a comprehensive 25th-anniversary reissue of the band's multi-platinum 1994 sophomore album. Released via Rhino Records in October 2019, this set expands the original 11-track album with 29 bonus tracks, including unreleased demos, rarities, and a full live concert. Physical & Format Details
The Super Deluxe package is typically presented as a 3-CD/1-LP set:
CD 1 & Vinyl LP: Feature a newly remastered version of the original studio album. For the superfan, the contents are staggering
CD 2: Contains early versions, demos, and acoustic recordings.
CD 3: Features a previously unreleased full concert recording from 1994.
Packaging: Housed in a foil-finished, hardback book-style case.
Bonus 7-inch: Some limited-edition bundles included a replica 7-inch vinyl of "Interstate Love Song". Expanded Tracklist Highlights Disc 1: 2019 Remaster
Includes the original chart-topping hits that defined the album's sound, blending grunge with psychedelic and country influences:
Stone Temple Pilots - Purple: Super Deluxe Edition is a comprehensive 2019 reissue celebrating the 25th anniversary of the band’s second studio album. This expanded collection includes a newly remastered version of the original album plus several discs of rare and previously unreleased material. www.rhino.com Core Components The Super Deluxe set typically consists of 3 CDs and 1 LP (180-gram vinyl). Rolling Stone Disc 1 (Original Album Remastered): Perhaps the most fascinating disc in the set
Features iconic hits like "Interstate Love Song," "Vasoline," and "Big Empty". Disc 2 (Demos & Acoustic):
Contains unreleased early versions and demos for tracks like "Unglued" and "Army Ants". A standout is a previously unreleased demo cover of The Beach Boys' "She Knows Me Too Well" Disc 3 (Live Recording):
A full, previously unreleased 17-song concert recorded on August 23, 1994, at the New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Bonus 7-inch Vinyl:
Some limited-edition bundles (restricted to 1,000 copies) included a replica 7-inch single of "Interstate Love Song" www.rhino.com Notable Highlights
Perhaps the most fascinating disc in the set is the collection of early demos. It strips away the gloss of Brendan O’Brien’s pristine production to reveal the bones of the songs.
You hear the evolution of "Big Empty" from a rough-hewn jam into the cinematic anthem it became. You hear the Beatles-esque harmonies that the band always insisted were their true influence, buried beneath the grunge distortion. These demos are not throwaway B-sides; they are a masterclass in songwriting, showcasing how the band meticulously crafted their melodies.
