Piano & A Microphone 1983: 9 tracks and 35 minutes of Prince - solo with just a piano and a microphone.
This private rehearsal recording, captured at Prince’s home studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, provides a rare, intimate glimpse into the iconic artist's creative process as he works through songs including “17 Days,” “Purple Rain,” “Strange Relationship” and “International Lover”. The performance is a truly unique insight into Prince’s timeless genius. Available now to order on CD, LP, Deluxe CD+LP, digital release and streaming. The Deluxe CD+LP format includes a 12” booklet featuring brand new liner notes written by Prince’s then engineer Don Batts, Revolution member Lisa Coleman and Paisley Park artist Jill Jones, as well as candid shots of Prince including never before seen images and hand written lyrics. Piano & A Microphone 1983 Deluxe Edition LP & CD was Released September 21, 2018.
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Vinyl Side A
1. Medley: 17 Days / Purple Rain / A Case Of You / Mary Don't You Weep / Strange Relationship / Interna
Side B
1. Cold Coffee & Cocaine (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
2. Why The Butterflies (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
CD Side A
1. 17 Days (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
2. Purple Rain (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
3. A Case Of You (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
4. Mary Don't You Weep (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
5. Strange Relationship (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
6. International Lover (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
7. Wednesday (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
8. Cold Coffee & Cocaine (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
9. Why The Butterflies (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
Piano & A Microphone 1983: 9 tracks and 35 minutes of Prince - solo with just a piano and a microphone.
This private rehearsal recording, captured at Prince’s home studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, provides a rare, intimate glimpse into the iconic artist's creative process as he works through songs including “17 Days,” “Purple Rain,” “Strange Relationship” and “International Lover”. The performance is a truly unique insight into Prince’s timeless genius. Available now to order on CD, LP, Deluxe CD+LP, digital release and streaming. The Deluxe CD+LP format includes a 12” booklet featuring brand new liner notes written by Prince’s then engineer Don Batts, Revolution member Lisa Coleman and Paisley Park artist Jill Jones, as well as candid shots of Prince including never before seen images and hand written lyrics. Piano & A Microphone 1983 Deluxe Edition LP & CD was Released September 21, 2018.
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Vinyl Side A
1. Medley: 17 Days / Purple Rain / A Case Of You / Mary Don't You Weep / Strange Relationship / Interna
Side B
1. Cold Coffee & Cocaine (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
2. Why The Butterflies (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
CD Side A
1. 17 Days (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
2. Purple Rain (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
3. A Case Of You (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
4. Mary Don't You Weep (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
5. Strange Relationship (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
6. International Lover (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
7. Wednesday (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
8. Cold Coffee & Cocaine (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
9. Why The Butterflies (Piano & A Microphone 1983 Version)
I had bought this when it originally came out. Due to unforseen medical expenses, I had to sell all of my vinyl. It was heartbreaking to say the least. I now only buy vinyl if it's part of a cd box set or a unique box set. Like Welcome 2 America (another great item I suggest you buying. It had the CD, Vinyl (two records with the fourth side being a beautiful etching, booklet, several collectible items and poster as well as a phenomenal Blu ray). But back to this release. I had to get it again as it's the cd/vinyl version with an awesome 12x12 print and a booklet with words from a few people who were there when he did this. I especially loved Jill Jones' recollections. This isn't a very long recording, but it's a great way to be a fly on the wall during a creative moment in Prince's earlier career. We get to see him on Piano working through the tracks as we get glimpses of songs that are now classics. This showcases the process of making those iconic songs, with few distractions and plenty of emotional stirrings. A definite must-have in any Prince collection. I also have the standalone CD but this is much better and a bit more expansive. There are a few handwritten lyrics and some great pictures as well.
Maria Hedden
June 21, 2023
I Absolutely LOVE the Album, The Package and the Picture of PRINCE is just AWESOME!!! He is so Greatly missed and the Millinials are most definately missing out on THE BEST MUSICIAN of ALL TIMES!!!! I do my best to spread the music and my LOVE for him and his music to EVERYONE I come into contact with. Thank you for keeping his SPIRIT AND MUSIC ALIVE!!! :-)
Charlotte
November 8, 2022
I would like 2 say bout this package Album/cd it’s great !! I luv the pic of Prince on the front of the album & all the info inside bout the album itself, plus u get a separate pic 2 put in a frame( that’s what I did ??) Prince was just fantastic!!!??
Lupe McDaniel
June 5, 2022
I love the packaging and how quick I got it. It’s a gift to one of his greatest fans my niece. I bought a lot of his things for her birthday, the sheets, blanket and other cd and lps, she is going to be so excited, I can’t wait til the 11th of June to give them to her! I rate everything 100%Five stars
Besus Graham
October 6, 2021
Great purchase!! The packaging was great. The linear notes were very interesting and entertaining as well as informative. Well worth the price!! P&M is another top notch release.
Aziza
September 11, 2021
Love u Prince!
A. Mantilla
July 9, 2021
This album is like digging through a old box of memories from 1983. “A Case of You” drives me into tears. This is perhaps one of Prince’s most gorgeous albums ever made.
CLK
May 7, 2021
Love him, miss him. A Case of, Cold Coffee, ... & Butterflies. Recommended = LP&CD combo.
Tim Stovall
May 17, 2019
Delivery was on time and product was as ordered and its Prince so yes it sounds amazing and im extremely happy with this purchase