Ritchie Blackmore / Rare Compilation Vol. 2

*By Request II* is a collection of rare recordings featuring Ritchie Blackmore, the singular guitarist who left an indelible mark on the history of hard rock through his work with Deep Purple and Rainbow. This release spans Blackmore’s career, featuring everything from unreleased instrumental demos from the 1980s to valuable studio and live tracks from Rainbow, Deep Purple, Ian Gillan, and the Jackie Lynton Band. It offers a chance to fully appreciate Blackmore’s diverse guitar work—ranging from demo versions and rehearsal-style performances not found on official releases to spontaneous live improvisations. The unreleased demos offer a glimpse into the creative process behind tracks like “Perfect Strangers” and “Midnight Tunnel Vision,” featuring arrangements and phrases that differ from the final versions—a must-listen for fans. The collection also includes electrifying live recordings from the Rainbow era, as well as performances under the Deep Purple and Ian Gillan banners, allowing listeners to enjoy the evolution of his playing style across different eras. Highly valuable as a resource for studying Blackmore, this rare compilation is recommended not only for collectors but also for fans of Deep Purple and Rainbow. Condensing studio demos, BBC recordings, and live tracks onto a single disc, it is a precious collector’s item that showcases the multifaceted appeal of Ritchie Blackmore. Unreleased 1980 Instrumental Demos: “Ritchie’s Riff,” “Perfect Strangers,” “Midnight Tunnel Vision.” Rainbow-related recordings: “Tarot Woman” (BBC Studio Live), “Jealous Lover” (Live 1978), “A Light In Black” (Live 1978). Deep Purple-related recordings: “Fireball” (BBC Studio Live), “Never Before” (Take II / BBC Studio Live), “Anyone’s Daughter” (Live). Other rare recordings: “Blues Shuffle” (Jackie Lynton Band), “Woman From Tokyo” (Ian Gillan Live), “Lucille” (Ian Gillan Live).