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Throwback Thursday: Stone Temple Pilots ‘Purple,’ 25th Anniversary Edition

With the recent anniversary of Stone Temple Pilots‘ sophomore album Purple, I decided to dig out the 25th Anniversary Edition the band released in 2019. Front Cover Back Cover Gatefold…

'Purple' Discs

All in all, it’s a pretty solid 25th Anniversary Edition of a rock-solid entry in the Stone Temple Pilots discography.

With the recent anniversary of Stone Temple Pilots' sophomore album Purple, I decided to dig out the 25th Anniversary Edition the band released in 2019.

Front Cover

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Still iconic, over a quarter of a century on.


Back Cover

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But wait, what about the old back cover?


Gatefold

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Ah, there's the old back cover!


Gatefold Center

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Stone Temple Pilots, c. 1994.


Booklet Front Cover

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The booklet isn't super fancy, but it's a nice compliment to the release.


Booklet Back Cover

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Pop quiz: what song is that lyric from?


Booklet Lyrics

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The handwritten Weiland lyrics really are a nice touch.


Booklet Track Listing

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Check out the goodies on Disc 2: early and acoustic versions of songs, demos, and rare live cuts.


'Purple' Discs

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All in all, it's a pretty solid 25th Anniversary Edition of a rock-solid entry in the Stone Temple Pilots discography.

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