Ian Gillan Unboxing Video: The Vinyl Collection 1979-1982

Demon Records are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of a vinyl box set by the legendary rock powerhouse Gillan.
The collection contains the 5 UK studio albums; Mr. Universe, Glory Road, Future Shock, Double Trouble, and Magic.
All have been done as first pressing replicas on 180g vinyl. It includes Glory Road’s bonus LP ‘For Gillan Fans Only’ and the 16 page 12x12 booklet for Future Shock.
watch the man himself unbox the records and tell you more about them...
Amazon Exclusive Edition comes in a numbered box and includes a bonus 7” Single of Spanish Guitar : amzn.to/2ebpsBV

[@DCHurlford1]

Brilliant band (back in the day). The Japanese Album (1978) was also a great record (with the late Steve Byrd on guitar).

[@volpeverde6441]

best line up of GILLAN....

[@Dpurpleface]

What better way to advertise than get the Great Mr GILLAN himself to open the box!! Brilliant!

[@LeroyKinkade]

Double Trouble playing in my car today on CD, shame a record player won't fit in the dashboard 😉

[@keijotoivonen3988]

Gooooööööd Maybe Best Heavy Rock vokalist!

[@razz0rric106]

What a nice guy Ian is.

[@jesseburnett4456]

georgesmoulin That’s showbiz. He’s not a baby sitter

[@yassassin6425]

The ex-band members would very likely beg to differ.

[@Peakabike]

@@yassassin6425 Why so ? Wasn't it always going to be a backing band that would no longer be needed when he moved on to different/better things ?

[@yassassin6425]

@@Peakabike You're possibly unware of the circumstances surrounding their dismissal.

[@Peakabike]

@@yassassin6425 go ahead!

[@TomAxl22]

Wow I love Ian....and the Gillan band 😊

[@fernandomattedi2337]

It is an endless discussion, but IMHO Gillan was the best DP spin off band in the late 70's/early 80's. Better than Dio-era Rainbow, better than classic Whitesnake. I am not saying that Rainbow and WS were not amazing bands, they were fantastic, but Gillan was even better.

[@johnkk7863]

Not many would agree, they were good though.

[@orange70383]

Do you realize you said better than the Dio era Rainbow, oh my.

[@mariskacandice890]

Gillan is criminally underrated!

[@mariskacandice890]

Yet most people I know if you ask if they know Rainbow or Whitesnake, it's Of course! But if I ask if they know Gillan, Who? Isn't that the guy from Deep Purple? Definitely the most adventurous of the 3, SabuPtolemy! Kudos for that observation & statement!

[@mariskacandice890]

That's a good point. I think you're right. But they also never got their due success in North America.

[@MrFunkyClaude]

The Gillan band was my favourite from amongst the DP family. In fact I was initially unaware of the relationship between Gillan, Whitesnake and Rainbow, and only discovered the connection when the album Deepest Purple was released in 1980 (being 13 at the time). Only then did I realise that all these great guys were once in a band together called Deep Purple. And for me Mark II DP were the epitome of perfection. and dreamt they'd reform one day.... the rest is history.

[@volpeverde6441]

CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE....SCARABUS....THE JAPANESE ALBUM are the best albums IAN GILLAN ever made....along with the purple stuff....

[@dfig4127]

Eu te amo Mr. Gillan , desde o início e para sempre .💋

[@JohannesYtterstrom]

Ian Gillan is mostly known for all his albums in Deep Purple but his work with all his other projects are worth to check out and explore. I am not saying I love all the songs and think they all are on par with Child In Time or Lazy but there is good songs to be found all over the place (from all records). Recently in 2018 he has done a new album with the band "Ian Gillan & The Javelins".. Very different from Deep Purple but some might like it! Take the time to find your favorites!

[@boatingforbeginners7949]

Saw you at Reading fest in 79' awesome then at Leicester demontfort and bought the first album. You really were a great band with great players in every sense.. So i was extremely sad to hear that the other band members were somewhat ripped off Check out the Gillan Documentary here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYa7k4Cgec6ciJY Thanks for the Music and great times guys

[@samandjennysambrook]

Since bernie sadly left us iv been goin over all my old memories and playing alot of older stuff. It leaves me close to tears. Thinkin of my halcyon days as a young carefree man going to gigs. Saw gillan twice in the early 80s.amazing band. Bernie was the dogs bollox. RIP bernie. XX

[@xvola6888]

Townes and Torm'e had something special going on and they didn't get the time to hit the heights it could have, a real shame because that lineup was and looked different.I never understood why Ian didn't fight for it more i mean he must have had some sway in the music industry ex purple and all that, i think he just found it all a bit to hard and just wanted to fly under the Purple banner forever, Blackmore having success with Rainbow and the other half with whitesnake maybe pissed him off, but that's my point i don't think he believed in it or himself enough.

[@samandjennysambrook]

@@xvola6888 I agree...and Gillan probably didn't need the cash as much the other members of the band🎸🌹

[@xvola6888]

@@samandjennysambrook Totally, he looked after number one, that's why Bernie left in the end.I just don't get it, it was the start of the 80s and that decade as we know was very good for rock music and they missed out big time.

[@samandjennysambrook]

@@xvola6888 saw them twice at Sheffield city hall..Bernie was everything I wanted to be as a player,and he looked the part too...second time was with janick Gers..he was good but Bernie was better for me.🎸🌹🙏

[@xvola6888]

@@samandjennysambrook Yeh i lost interest after i heard the magic album but i have been listening to it all back over the last few days and i think Janick was a good safe replacement but like you say he ain't got that feel like Bernie had.I'm just listening to Bernie's last few solo albums and they are so dirty n bluesy love it.

[@richardgreen9590]

I hope he can sleep at night knowing that he screwed all of the other members of the band. Hopefully they got paid for the re-release of these fantastic albums.

[@volpeverde6441]

Wembley gig 82 GILLAN the band had to pack their own instruments away....the road crew fucked off....they never got paid....GILLAN the man....was like the song 'LONG GONE....'

[@christopherseigel6693]

I was thinking the same thing 👍

[@diana-cy4kj]

I love Gillan ( the band ) , never got to see them live as I was born a bit too late ( in 1979 )...

[@paulbuxton1326]

Shame he didn’t treat his Gillan members better at the end , leaving them with no money !!

[@patwoods3601]

And he had no money himself. Gillan's manager loaned him money paid his bills until he made money with Sabbath.

[@hammondvoodoo9555]

Of them all, I like Mr. Universe best since it was one of my first vinyls and it had one of the greatest ballads I've ever heard on it - Fighting Man. The vocal performance therein is unbelievably strong, probably one of the very best Ian has ever done. You could have knelt down in awe when you heard it - especially all those years ago.

[@volpeverde6441]

and ROLLER....and BACK IN THE GAME, I AM YOUR MAN, BRINGING JOHANNA BACK, ABBEY OF THELEMA from THE JAPANESE ALBUM....

[@AlbertEinsteinSpock]

Glad I've got the "Magic" LP (vinyl).

[@ArntPetterAndersen]

Awesome albums from an awesome cool Gillan! -tnx for sharing! - I need to get those ASAP!

[@volpeverde6441]

I used to like the needle run off....on the gillan albums....they used to say.... 'WHAT YOU LOOKING FOR' and 'A PORKY PRIME CUT' and all weird shit like that.... and the very weird 'FOR GILLAN FANS ONLY' that I think mentions 'sticks hoypalloy'.... THIS IS THE WAY is another barmy track from CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE....'

[@stanleyhouse4075]

Fantastic records, c'mon Ian, get the boys together again for 1 last tour, most of these songs have not been played for a long time!

[@mariskacandice890]

PLEASE, PLEASE! Though I know the band was very bitter when he left to join Black Sabbath. I wonder if they'd do it.

[@Έμποροςθανάτου]

... and then get back with guys in Sabbath and do a follow up to born again. Then I can die happy.

[@Martsapso21]

Gillan is 74 this year, his voice is still strong but I don't think he'd survive a tour doing stuff like No Laughing In Heaven and Mr. Universe night after night.

[@duducheization]

Now it's impossible, Mick Underwood and Bernie Torme are dead.

[@SuperAce5150]

Wonder if Bernie, Colin, John and Mick will have to wait 25+ years for royalties again.

[@CB-xr1eg]

Meowwww....

[@SuperAce5150]

Fuck off Clive, you don't have a clue. Ian Gillan kept payment from band members then delayed the release of the CDs so royalties wouldn't be paid. It's FACT. Great singer, albeit fat, but lousy with money, especially other people's money. Come back when you have something interesting to contribute.

[@CB-xr1eg]

Lol, Someone seems triggered. How much does Gillan owe you?

[@ajones747]

Yes SuperAce 5150 - it's a crying shame.

[@roytheboy1963]

@@CB-xr1eg You should watch this (Gillan - Live Edinburgh (1980) -Documentary) it certainly opened my eyes to the way Gillan sold his bandmates down the river, very sad to see it as a Gillan fan myself.

[@pauloricardogueiral1919]

Gillan , sou seu fã desde 82 , moro em Porto Alegre / Brasil , amo Mr Universe , Glory Road . Future Schock e Magic ! N Minha humilde opinião acho sua melhor fase c artista ! ABRAÇÃO !

[@juliusschwencke142]

..wow..Ian actually perusing the Gillan box set, as if he didn't know what went down with his Gillan bandmates. What he did to them was unforgivable. He may have one of the best voices in rock but if you're less than honorable with your bandmates, then it's worth nothing.

[@rushshukla4636]

I saw Ian with Black Sabbath at Reading in 1983. I was 17 at the time with lovely silky long black hair. My mum bought me a weekend ticket for all of 15 quid. Those were the days!!

[@J.A.Hansen]

Thats cool 👍🏽Too bad that i lost my vinyl collection long time ago,so i started collecting cds and dvds.However Vinyl will always be something special,it is a totally different feeling to listen to music on a Lp and so on.It got class and style and it is a lot of fun and enjoyment watching the vinyl Turnaround on the record player.Plus the artwork and the mix.However.Nice Collection Ian👌

[@stjohntownsend3019]

No “for Gillan fans only”?

[@YouriCarma]

Good thing that vinyl is back! I call 'Unchain Your Brain' an Epic Classic and unchaining your brain is more than ever much needed today! Always was a bit jealous on that thick lusty Gillan hair on the Mr Universe cover.

[@laika5757]

Gillian, Coverdale & Dio were my holy Trinity for Rock vocals. Fantastic voices...🎼🎵🎶🎸

[@Hzim007]

replace david with Glenn Hughes

[@ronnienose8608]

@@Hzim007 Glenn oversings way too much and believes himself to be the best around. But to be that you should sing for what the song requires not as a means to show off all the time. He does my head in!

[@ajones747]

Gillan - far, far more creative and better band that the 80s Deep Purple - who'd lost the plot.

[@randybayle4383]

Perfect Strangers is a masterpiece

[@terencehaysom1856]

Also, why did they not re-release the Japanese imports - The Japanese album , and their version of Mr Universe? The Engish version of Mr Universe is a composite of the two

[@olgak_9932]

Лучший!!! FOREVER!!!

[@josejunior-wn4rj]

Mr.Silver Voice.

[@neilwade9870]

What a great band Gillan were !

[@geraldmellon740]

Ian always seems a good guy. He might even be amused that I've never even heard any of these albums. 😉

[@markrobinson6129]

"Of them all, this is my favourite". 'Double Trouble'? There was an interview in Kerrang! when the album came out, that started with Gillan throwing a tape of the live half of the LP out of his car window on the motorway 'cos he hated the mix. If memory serves, he described the sound as 'like a hippo wallowing in shit'. Still, the studio half contains some of Gillan's best songs - I love 'Restless' and 'Born To Kill' - even if the running time is a bit on the low side.

[@Martsapso21]

Well, he did specify that it's his favourite because of the live recordings and not for the studio material.

[@FromaTwistedMind]

I do recall reading that in Kerrang.... Perhaps this version is mixed better? Plus for Ian, to listen to it now, it must bring back many happy memories for him.

[@mbsb1376]

God I love the Magic artwork. I'd pay to hang it on my room, it's just too perfect.

[@ЛюдмилаКовтун-к5я]

Гиллан Великолепный! ❤

[@Aristotelezz]

At the time I've bought al the Gillan albums and I thought they were at least as good as Rainbow.

[@michaelstephen819]

There are more memorable tracks on Future Shock alone than anything Purple has done post-Blackmore!

[@Martsapso21]

There are more memorable tracks on Future Shock alone than anything Blackmore did after Rainbow's first album*.

[@chrisfamoo5729]

Agree about album covers and the art work. We spent countless hours looking at albums covers. It gave you the feeling that you were able to get to know the band.

[@FromaTwistedMind]

Ian Gillan was my favourite vocalist growing up as a kid, such range, control & power in that voice. I went off into Punk, but as soon as these albums came out, l bought each & every one. Still own them & play them. Such fantastic musicians. I loved Bernies guitar sound & his look. A great under rated band who produced such an eclectic mix of great songs. I remember the press at the time labeling it, "Cock rock" gone mad! Love 'em.

[@kevinhodgson8508]

1979 Reading Festival phenomenal gig ... A few months later Newcastle Mayfair Ballroom ( UK ) with Randy California and Samson on the bill ... Amazing times !

[@biacampbell676]

Greatest rock singer ever Mister Ian Gillan 🤟❤️

[@zdravkodeyanov8973]

Yes ! Ian you are great !!! im never forgotten our meeting long years ago when we drinked whiskey in midnight you always be best in my heart !!!

[@roynewton-barker8910]

I just came across this unboxing of Gillian LPs and noted with interest that the first LP, under the Ian Gillian Band is not included - it marked IG's return to the music industry, with a ballad version of Child in Time. In South Africa, not all LPs were imported or locally pressed, but I managed to secure at least 3 of 5 from the box set. IG's always being my favourite rock vocalist!

[@mehrsam4938]

My favorite DP's vocalist of all time, especially during Mark ii of DP's history.

[@paulgunovich2766]

From the Deep Purple family 1 Gillan 2 Rainbow 3 Whitesnake ( The Jon Lord era). This Gillan box set is a must have.

[@markrago7217]

GLORY ROAD IS A GEM! I love the whole Gillan catalogue, but Glory Road is actually a heavy, trippy album in its entirety, best served with herbs and mushrooms or blotters. The album has an amazing psychedelic vibe throughout. Never expected it from Gillan, but its there.

[@marts500]

My first live gig...Gillan on the Glory rd tour.Bradford st georges hall.1981 i think.I remember Ian playing the bongos and dedringer were supporting.

[@rolffriedrichwitte7547]

This is the best Band!

[@mmmmattiameetmusic2631]

2:06 This is crazy!!

[@Dpurpleface]

On another note and mentioned below - its time for one last outing for the Gillan Band - you have to do it - it will make thousands of pounds for the boys in the band! Not to mention make the fans so happy.

[@mikeedmonds7929]

I liked the Gillan band alot. I wish i lived in England so i could have seen them live.

[@davidboyce8683]

Saw everyone of these tours from Mr Universe to the purple reunion, great times at the Glasgow Apollo.

[@thegamersexe8152]

mr.universe marcou-me muito!!!

[@colinrgage]

I think it's easy to forget what a big band Gillan were

[@marika6570]

Really, he is a very kind, friendly, nice man. 💗

[@pallhe]

I have to check out his solo stuff. Ian looking great as usual.

[@ГретаЛитвишко]

Гиллан💜

[@cuttlefisch]

"No laughing in Heaven" : great song.

[@davidboyce8683]

Re release the IGB stuff as well please .

[@IHIKML]

Gillan is God! Period!

[@nelidalobato5420]

qiero uno

[@stephenjohnson7519]

Very nice 👍

[@randybayle4383]

I was really surprised how musically diverse he was with his solo material...but I'm also American. Lol

[@terencehaysom1856]

Why is Ian Lisping??

[@CB-xr1eg]

New teeth? Or bad old ones!

[@galinabelousova2674]

Говорят, что "всё гениальное - просто". Мне кажется, что это про Гиллана. Насколько он естественен, что хочется сесть рядом и общаться

[@olgak_9932]

@@galinabelousova2674 Вы правы, без всяких закидонов и пальцев веером. Настоящий. 👍👍👍💜💜💜

[@pamelabodycomb3235]

Loved seeing Ian in episode six many years ago 🙃

[@GrahamS67]

I have all the original vinyls of these great albums, but I may well get this collection as modern vinyl quality is incredible.

[@paulhudson563]

Wow, don't believe this was 4 years ago 😳

[@maxheadroom3905]

Rock on Tommy (RIP TV) great memories .

[@barryspencer2533]

I play the song she tears me down every day

[@MrPlooky]

Great, send those to me, Ian, thanks, mate..

[@ninoorjon]

I have this collection.

[@MoonchildMindaugas2]

Notice the orbs (almost sure those are orbs sometimes floating around). Sometimes they can be supernatural. You know... Magic (get the pun) :)

[@volpeverde6441]

GILLAN's demonic familiars....they are all into that shit....

[@eddie_lukaisch4941]

Sou mais um abdominal!

[@krehetpi]

What, no Clear Air Turbulance?A really underrated album and a great line up.

[@krehetpi]

Oh I thought it was a best of boxset

[@davidboyce8683]

Agree , Scarabus pie is on the menu for dinner tonight.

[@hedylamarr1637]

Ian could pass for an Australian with his accent .

[@juliusschwencke142]

..closest accent to an Australian one, is a Kiwi one. And believe me, we don't sound like Ian!

[@nelidalobato5420]

trofeo de guerra

[@levvellene7246]

Too many years ago, by now, for Ian to ever read this. But I actually ended up loving the Born Again album (bar the cover!), and I was not surprised when Ian later said it should have been a solo album with the two of them. I'll always think of Born Again as a Gillan/Iommy collaboration. Hmm, the same goes for any album saying Black Sabbath featuring... :P

[@alwilson3204]

Except that it simply wasn't, and with two other great members of Sabbath that would of been left out, being Butler and Ward.