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An original 1996 Deep Purple Purpendicular World Tour T-shirt, issued during one of the most historically significant transitional periods in the band’s legacy. Produced under ©1996 Thames Design Ltd, this shirt represents official tour merchandise from the Steve Morse era—marking Deep Purple’s evolution from classic hard rock pioneers into a modernized yet uncompromising live act. This piece is positioned as a Rock Heritage Archive Artifact, valued not only for band stature but for its documentation of a specific lineup, album cycle, and global tour moment now firmly embedded in rock history. ⸻ HISTORY & RELATED INFLUENCE Purpendicular (1996) was Deep Purple’s first studio album with guitarist Steve Morse, following the departure of Ritchie Blackmore—an event that redefined the band’s sound and future direction. The album was critically acclaimed and is often cited as one of the strongest post-70s Deep Purple releases. The hammer-and-nail visual language reflects the album’s darker, more industrial tone, while the full back tour print documents the band’s extensive global reach in the mid-1990s. Original tour shirts from this era are increasingly scarce, as most were heavily worn during concerts rather than preserved. ⸻ DETAILS • Official Deep Purple tour merchandise • Purpendicular era (1996 World Tour) • ©1996 Thames Design Ltd copyright • Front graphic: hammer / nail Purpendicular artwork • Back graphic: full tour dates & locations • Double stitch construction • Cut tag (common for mid-90s tour blanks) ⸻ SIZE & MEASUREMENTS (MEASURED FLAT) • Tag Size: Xtra Large • Pit to Pit: 23 inches • Length (Shoulder to Hem): 31 inches ⸻ CONDITION Archive-grade vintage condition. Fabric and print remain strong with natural wear consistent with age. No major structural flaws observed. Please review images carefully for full assessment. ⸻ SHIPPING Worldwide paid shipping available. Item will be packed securely with archive-level care to preserve print and fabric integrity. ⸻ Why buy from WAROENGKARTINI45_? Institutional-grade archive seller specializing in culturally significant vintage garments. Every listing is positioned with museum logic, historical context, and long-term collector value—not trend-driven resale. ⸻ AUTHENTICITY NOTE Guaranteed authentic original 1996 tour merchandise. Not a reprint, bootleg, or modern reproduction. ⸻ • Rock & hard rock archivists • Deep Purple collectors • Music history institutions • Japanese & US vintage band-tee collectors • Serious private archive builders ⸻ Valuation reflects Deep Purple’s top-tier legacy, documented 1996 tour provenance, large XL sizing, strong graphic presence, and increasing scarcity of intact mid-90s tour shirts. Display price establishes museum-grade positioning; sell range accommodates informed collectors without devaluing archival status.
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