“I didn’t want to do a double album, but I just kept writing... I always compare songwriting to a girl walking in the door. You don’t know what she’s going to look like, but all of a sudden she’s there.” Prince, November 1982
The Super Deluxe Edition brings fans all the audio material that Prince officially released in and around 1982, as well as 23 previously unissued studio tracks recorded between November 1981 and January 1983, and a complete live audio performance of the 1999 tour recorded at the late show (the second of two that day) in Detroit, MI on November 30, 1982.
In addition, both CD and vinyl sets also boast a brand-new DVD containing another complete, previously unreleased concert from the 1999 tour, recorded in multi-cam live at the Houston Summit on December 29, 1982.
The Super Deluxe Edition set also features Prince’s previously unseen handwritten lyrics for several songs from the era, including the hit “Little Red Corvette,” plus images of the analog tape reels from the vault and rare photography from Prince’s early ‘80s photographer, Allen Beaulieu. The Super Deluxe Edition is completed with brand-new liner notes by longtime Rolling Stone critic David Fricke, revered Guns N’ Roses bassist and author Duff McKagan, Minneapolis historian and radio host Andrea Swensson, and Prince scholar Duane Tudahl.
Fricke notes, “A landmark collection of vision, craft, and urgency – an unprecedented immersion in the frenetic momentum and private working world of Prince in 1981 and 1982, en route to the profound breakthrough of his fifth studio album, 1999."
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“I didn’t want to do a double album, but I just kept writing... I always compare songwriting to a girl walking in the door. You don’t know what she’s going to look like, but all of a sudden she’s there.” Prince, November 1982
The Super Deluxe Edition brings fans all the audio material that Prince officially released in and around 1982, as well as 23 previously unissued studio tracks recorded between November 1981 and January 1983, and a complete live audio performance of the 1999 tour recorded at the late show (the second of two that day) in Detroit, MI on November 30, 1982.
In addition, both CD and vinyl sets also boast a brand-new DVD containing another complete, previously unreleased concert from the 1999 tour, recorded in multi-cam live at the Houston Summit on December 29, 1982.
The Super Deluxe Edition set also features Prince’s previously unseen handwritten lyrics for several songs from the era, including the hit “Little Red Corvette,” plus images of the analog tape reels from the vault and rare photography from Prince’s early ‘80s photographer, Allen Beaulieu. The Super Deluxe Edition is completed with brand-new liner notes by longtime Rolling Stone critic David Fricke, revered Guns N’ Roses bassist and author Duff McKagan, Minneapolis historian and radio host Andrea Swensson, and Prince scholar Duane Tudahl.
Fricke notes, “A landmark collection of vision, craft, and urgency – an unprecedented immersion in the frenetic momentum and private working world of Prince in 1981 and 1982, en route to the profound breakthrough of his fifth studio album, 1999."
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I am in love! I don't know why I waited so long to get this, the quality of this remaster is outstanding, and the new previously unreleased tracks are just mind-blowing! Thanks so much to the Prince Estate for doing this! I would love to see some of Prince's classical tracks released.
Shane Dillon
February 6, 2020
Very impressive collection. The packaging, the details, and of course the music is great! Can't wait for more of the same from the next album given this treatment.
Lisa
December 26, 2019
I just received this as a gift for Christmas and it is better than any Diamonds & Pearls! This release is amazing and to have such a collection for never before released songs, videos, and songwritings is magical. Prince was the whole package as an artist! This release allows the legend to live on forever??????
Jim
December 11, 2019
Production quality is through the roof -- audio, print, and video included. Clearly the estate is working with the right people for these early projects, making them comprehensive, relevant, and exciting even for 'completionist' fans. The volume of music included here further extends the incomprehensible levels of creativity and output from this utterly inspiring musician.
Michael
December 11, 2019
I have been a Prince fan from day one! This special release is pure Prince magic! The raw version of Irresistible Bitch is my favorite joint right now!!!
John Rafael Davis
September 24, 2019
Remastered and more music from the vault! Full length concerts! Photos! Pure Awesomeness!