There are fifty one tracks in total. The 25 on disc one 'The Story So Far..' were considered the pick of the bunch. The 26 on disc two are labelled as 'bonus tracks', grouped into:
• Demos and Rehearsals, • Unissued Singles, • Sheila Carter & Episode Six, • Live In Europe, • Early Songwriting, and • The Ultimate Covers Band.

For more detail see our full track guide, including track by track reviews and mp3s.

From the band in which Ian Gillan and Roger Glover spent their formative years, this remarkable fifty track plus double CD set traces their career using radio sessions, studio out-takes, alternate versions, rehearsals and demos. The set shows what a unique group Episode Six were - covering everything from psychedelic rock to West Coast harmonies, often performing under pressure in a live situation. Worth having just to hear Ian Gillan singing the Sandie Shaw clasic "Always Something There To Remind Me"!

Compiled with help from band members the set has a large illustrated booklet with rare pictures and memorabilia. The source material for this set is mostly old reel to reel tapes made by the band themselves (sometimes off air) and is inevitably of variable quality, though we have been able to find better versions of most of the titles which were used on the RPM release. Please note that for a number of reasons (see DTB Issue 53) the RPM Episode Six CD will NOT be reissued.

'Cornflakes & Crazyfoam' can be ordered from the dpas online store.

See also the illustrated Episode Six discography & photo gallery at www.deep-purple.net

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