Pekka
This four disc box set gathers together evidence from the Deep Purple Mk II's final tour in 1993. Also released as two separate double CD's this neat little box includes the Stuttgart and Birmingham gigs and a booklet offering some interesting inside view to the tour and the tensions within the band. I've reviewed both concerts under their individual pages, here I offer small summaries of both and links to the full reviews:
Live at Schleyer Halle: An excellent performance concentrating mostly on the classic purple material from the 70s and 80s with a couple of good new selections. Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore in particular give radiant performances, and the sometimes sub-par voice of Ian Gillan is in good shape as well. http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/live-in-stuttgart-1993(live)--review.aspx?id=223292
Live at the NEC: The core setlist is the same as in Stuttgart with a few omissions, and the performance starts off badly with Highway Star being performed almost entirely without guitar. Despite Blackmore's problems and Ian Gillan's sometimes inadequate voice this is a rather good performance as well, but inferior to Stuttgart on every level. http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/live-at-the-nec-1993(live)--review.aspx?id=223284
Overall this is a very recommendable box set, consisting of one excellent show, one of more historical if not musical value and interesting liner notes. It's not even that expensive, but if money is tight, go for the separate Live in Stuttgart 1993 release instead.