Practically every artist that's released a record since they invented the vinyl 78 has done everything within their power to persuade fans to buy their music. Opting for a different promotional tactic, classic rockers Deep Purple are pleading with their fans to not buy their latest album.

In the hopes of drumming up interest in Deep Purple's current tour, Sony BMG released NEC 1993, a double live album recorded in Birmingham, England. But, the band says it is a subpar recording. The group blames the poor quality of the performance on the fact that singer Ian Gillan and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore were feuding with each other, their feelings affecting the music. Thus, the plea not to buy the record.

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