The Early Years (Deep Purple album)

Released1 March 2004

Recorded1968–1969

GenreHard rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock

Length77:05

The Early Years
Compilation album by Deep Purple
Released	1 March 2004
Recorded	1968–1969
Genre	Hard rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Length	77:05
Label	EMI
Producer	Derek Lawrence
Deep Purple compilations chronology
Winning Combinations: Deep Purple and Rainbow (2003) The Early Years (2004) The Platinum Collection (2005)

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The Early Years is a 2004 compilation album by the English hard rock band Deep Purple. This is a compilation of material released in 1968 and 1969 and includes unreleased mixes and new mixes of tracks from the same period.