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“I feel that we’re on the brink of something. It is going to be strict and wild and pretty.”
— Prince, 1986
More than any other release in his four-decade-long recording career, Prince's iconic double album Sign O' The Times captured the artist in a period of complete reinvention.
Primarily recorded between the end of 1985 and beginning of 1987, the era saw the dissolution of his band The Revolution, the end of his engagement to Susannah Melvoin, and the creation (and ultimate abandonment) of the albums Dream Factory, Camille, and Crystal Ball. By the end of that period of transformation, Prince emerged with one of his most urgent and wide-ranging releases to date — an epochal double album that would be hailed as a creative, critical, and commercial triumph.
The Super Deluxe Edition includes all the audio material that Prince officially released in 1987, as well as 45 previously unissued studio songs recorded between May 1979 and July 1987, and a complete live audio performance from the June 20, 1987 stop on the Sign O’ The Times Tour at Stadium Galgenwaard in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Also included is a brand-new DVD containing the complete, previously unreleased New Year’s Eve benefit concert at Paisley Park on December 31, 1987, which was Prince’s final performance of the Sign O’ The Times Tour stage show and his only on-stage collaboration with jazz legend Miles Davis.
The Super Deluxe Edition set also features a 120-page hardcover book containing Prince’s previously unseen handwritten lyrics for many of the songs from the era, including the hits “U Got The Look,” “I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man,” and “Hot Thing,” iconic unseen images from the era taken by Prince’s primary photographer in the mid-1980s to early 90s, Jeff Katz, plus images of archive assets including original analog tape reels and studio tracking sheets.
More than any other release in his four-decade-long recording career, Prince's iconic double album Sign O' The Times captured the artist in a period of complete reinvention.
Primarily recorded between the end of 1985 and beginning of 1987, the era saw the dissolution of his band The Revolution, the end of his engagement to Susannah Melvoin, and the creation (and ultimate abandonment) of the albums Dream Factory, Camille, and Crystal Ball. By the end of that period of transformation, Prince emerged with one of his most urgent and wide-ranging releases to date — an epochal double album that would be hailed as a creative, critical, and commercial triumph.
The Super Deluxe Edition includes all the audio material that Prince officially released in 1987, as well as 45 previously unissued studio songs recorded between May 1979 and July 1987, and a complete live audio performance from the June 20, 1987 stop on the Sign O’ The Times Tour at Stadium Galgenwaard in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Also included is a brand-new DVD containing the complete, previously unreleased New Year’s Eve benefit concert at Paisley Park on December 31, 1987, which was Prince’s final performance of the Sign O’ The Times Tour stage show and his only on-stage collaboration with jazz legend Miles Davis.
The Super Deluxe Edition set also features a 120-page hardcover book containing Prince’s previously unseen handwritten lyrics for many of the songs from the era, including the hits “U Got The Look,” “I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man,” and “Hot Thing,” iconic unseen images from the era taken by Prince’s primary photographer in the mid-1980s to early 90s, Jeff Katz, plus images of archive assets including original analog tape reels and studio tracking sheets.
Additional Details
The Super Deluxe Edition book is completed with brand-new liner notes by Prince’s creative peers and friends Dave Chappelle (in conversation with photographer Mathieu Bitton) and Lenny Kravitz; Prince’s longtime engineer Susan Rogers; Daphne A. Brooks, Professor of African American Studies, American Studies, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Yale University; Minneapolis radio host and author Andrea Swensson, host of the Official Prince Podcast; and Prince scholar and author Duane Tudahl.
Deluxe Edition 8 CD+ DVD Set
Release date September 25th, 2020
*Please note that we do not ship partial orders. Any items purchased in the same order as this media will be shipped at the same time as the media on its scheduled release date.
The Super Deluxe Edition book is completed with brand-new liner notes by Prince’s creative peers and friends Dave Chappelle (in conversation with photographer Mathieu Bitton) and Lenny Kravitz; Prince’s longtime engineer Susan Rogers; Daphne A. Brooks, Professor of African American Studies, American Studies, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Yale University; Minneapolis radio host and author Andrea Swensson, host of the Official Prince Podcast; and Prince scholar and author Duane Tudahl.
Deluxe Edition 8 CD+ DVD Set
Release date September 25th, 2020
*Please note that we do not ship partial orders. Any items purchased in the same order as this media will be shipped at the same time as the media on its scheduled release date.
Track listing
Remastered Album (CD 1)
- Sign O’ The Times
- Play In The Sunshine
- Housequake
- The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker
- It
- Starfish And Coffee
- Slow Love
- Hot Thing
- Forever In My Life
Remastered Album (CD 2)
- U Got The Look
- If I Was Your Girlfriend
- Strange Relationship
- I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
- The Cross
- It’s Gonna Be A Beautiful Night
- Adore
Single Mixes & Edits (CD 3)
- Sign O’ The Times (7� single edit)
- La, La, La, He, He, Hee (7� single edit)
- La, La, La, He, He, Hee (Highly Explosive)
- If I Was Your Girlfriend (7� single edit)
- Shockadelica (“If I Was Your Girlfriend� B-side)
- Shockadelica (12� long version)
- U Got the Look (Long Look) (12� edit)
- Housequake (7� edit)
- Housequake (7 Minutes MoQuake)
- I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (Fade 7� edit)
- Hot Thing (7� single edit)
- Hot Thing (Extended Remix)
- Hot Thing (Dub Version)
Vault, Part 1 (CD 4)
All tracks previously unreleased- I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (1979 version)
- Teacher, Teacher (1985 version)
- All My Dreams
- Can I Play With U? (featuring Miles Davis)
- Wonderful Day (original version)
- Strange Relationship (original version)
- Visions
- The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker (with horns)
- Witness 4 The Prosecution (version 1)
- Power Fantastic (live in studio)
- And That Says What?
- Love And Sex
- A Place In Heaven (Prince vocal)
- Colors
- Crystal Ball (7� mix)
- Big Tall Wall (version 1)
- Nevaeh Ni Ecalp A
- In A Large Room With No Light
Vault, Part 2 (CD 5)
All tracks previously unreleased- Train
- It Ain’t Over ‘Til The Fat Lady Sings
- Eggplant (Prince vocal)
- Everybody Want What They Don’t Got
- Blanche
- Soul Psychodelicide
- The Ball
- Adonis And Bathsheba
- Forever In My Life (early vocal studio run-through)
- Crucial (alternate lyrics)
- The Cocoa Boys
- When The Dawn Of The Morning Comes
- Witness 4 The Prosecution (version 2)
- It Be’s Like That Sometimes
Vault, Part 3 (CD 6)
All tracks previously unreleased- Emotional Pump
- Rebirth Of The Flesh (with original outro)
- Cosmic Day
- Walkin’ In Glory
- Wally
- I Need A Man
- Promise To Be True
- Jealous Girl (version 2)
- There’s Something I Like About Being Your Fool
- Big Tall Wall (version 2)
- A Place In Heaven (Lisa vocal)
- Wonderful Day (12� mix)
- Strange Relationship (1987 Shep Pettibone Club Mix)
Live In Utrecht (CD 7 & CD 8)
All tracks previously unreleased- Intro/Sign O’ The Times
- Play In The Sunshine
- Little Red Corvette
- Housequake
- Girls & Boys
- Slow Love
- Take The “A� Train/Pacemaker/I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
- Hot Thing
- Four (With Sheila E. Drum Solo)
- If I Was Your Girlfriend
- Let’s Go Crazy
- When Doves Cry
- Purple Rain
- 1999
- Forever In My Life
- Kiss
- The Cross
- It’s Gonna Be A Beautiful Night
Live At Paisley Park – December 31, 1987 (DVD)
All tracks previously unreleased- Sign O’ The Times
- Play In The Sunshine
- Little Red Corvette
- Erotic City
- Housequake
- Slow Love
- Do Me, Baby
- Adore
- I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
- What’s Your Name Jam
- Let’s Pretend We’re Married
- Delirious
- Jack U Off
- Drum Solo
- Twelve
- Hot Thing
- If I Was Your Girlfriend
- Let’s Go Crazy
- When Doves Cry
- Purple Rain
- 1999
- U Got The Look
- It’s Gonna Be A Beautiful Night Medley (featuring Miles Davis)
Sign O' The Times Custom Merchandise
Customer Reviews
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Harmony SapphireOctober 28, 2023Fabulous I love Prince
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ScarletSeptember 19, 2023I am IN LOVE with this collection, its my favorite of all Prince albums . Ive only listened to one previously record cd as i am sharing with my best friend. Cannot wait for Diamonds and Pearls
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G.W. StatenJune 7, 2023Let's be honest, what can be said about one of his best albums? The lyrics combined with the production and tight beats/musicianship, make this a must have in any Prince fan's collection. The main tracks speak for themselves and have been glorified for years by other people. I'm kind of a second level fan because I collect his unreleased material/demos/rehearsal sessions. It never ceases to amaze me of the high quality of some of his unreleased stuff which could have easily topped charts. This collection doesn't disappoint when it comes to Vault material so I would say it's MUST HAVE for real Prince fans. May The Purple Genius' music live on 4Ever! RIP bro! I miss U and love U!
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Juan MunozjrMay 20, 2023The set is fabulous...the 1999 and SOTT were greatly produced....i really enjoy the 12 inch singles put on a single disc...still waiting on a 12inch singles collection with all the extended versions, with the b-sides tracks included, to come out...im not a fan of all the products being sold by the estate, but the music being brought was been inspiring. Thank You...Prince, we miss you.
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David A. KotwickiApril 19, 2023This masterpiece deserved the deluxe treatment, and nothing was spared in bringing the beauty and evolution of these compositions back into focus. Words don't suffice to encapsulate the artistry of Prince, so, beyond saying that this is an essential listening experience, I won't try. Prince Forever.
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EApril 17, 2023The detail and the sheer magnificence of this remaster is honestly shocking. The cardboard packaging even has the Sign O peace sign on box. The coffee table size book that houses the CD’s is just overwhelming with music, photos, commentary, brilliance. I wish that Purple Rain had received this treatment with 83 first ave show being included, and hopefully others like Dirty Mind, Controversy, and maybe even Parade get this treatment. The packaging of Sign O the Times is the way all remasters with expanded music and video need to be done. As a customer who had already spent money on the original, I have no complaints what so ever on spending more when it’s done in this fashion.
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DeniseAugust 21, 2022What an amazing album. I fell in love with Prince's music all over again. The new music is so good. A must for all Prince fans.
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MiraJune 1, 2022Such an amazing compilation of music. The vault tracks are so special. Hearing P in the studio on Power Fantastic is :) and the beautiful instrumental tracks that Lisa and Wendy made along with their many creative contributions on others sounds amazing. What a free, creative and funky time! The pictures of the handwritten lyrics are a nice touch and the packaging presentation is beautiful. Side note - I think Cat Glover deserves more singing/music credit. She obviously brought an unmatched energy that P fed off during rehearsals and live performances.
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Dennis BMay 23, 2022Amazing! These years were some of Prince's most creative. I love that they compile unheard music, photos, and video from that era and present it as a beautiful package. I hope they do this for the Parade album as well, and others.
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James E. HoltApril 5, 2022Certainly amongst my favorite albums by the Artist. Released a year after I graduated from high school. This album solidified Prince as my number One fav artists of all time. The various themes covered from sex to the apocalypse are amazing. Thank you for releasing this exciting trophy piece to add to my already illustrious Prince collection!
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BrianAugust 19, 2021yesssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!
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Debi EdmistonApril 25, 2021This set is awesome ! Absolutely love it ! Photos to treasure , stories to read , great tunes as always and the DVD rocks ! Thank you !
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Sheila HumphreyFebruary 4, 2021Awesome set!
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Tyka FernaldFebruary 3, 2021This is probably the best Prince related thing i’ve bought this year. All the songs are amazing and the quality of the songs just sound so much better and clearer. I already heard some of the vault songs but there’s songs on the vault discs that you couldn’t find anywhere before this was released. I live in The Netherlands and to see Prince perform in Utrecht just makes me feel so special. I’ve probably watched the DVD 5 times already. This was a very good purchase and definitely a must have if you’re a Prince fan.
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MarkJanuary 26, 2021The set is a must-have for any long-time fan if Prince. I am reading the comments from his contemporaries and seeing special photos of him as well as the band. Plus some of his other music from that era is in the box. I haven’t finished 2 of the CD‘S but I know that this will be a top purchase of my year
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