Prince And The Revolution – Purple Rain
Genre: | Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop, Stage & Screen |
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Style: | Funk, Minneapolis Sound, Pop Rock, Soundtrack |
Year: |
Tracklist
Let's Go Crazy | 4:39 | ||
Take Me With U | 3:54 | ||
The Beautiful Ones | 5:15 | ||
Computer Blue | 3:59 | ||
Darling Nikki | 4:15 | ||
When Doves Cry | 5:52 | ||
I Would Die 4 U | 2:51 | ||
Baby I'm A Star | 4:20 | ||
Purple Rain | 8:45 |
Credits (28)
- PrinceArt Direction
- Brown Mark*Bass, Voice
- Louis & VaughnCostume Designer [Rags By]
- Marie France (5)Costume Designer [Rags By]
- PrinceCostume Designer [Rags By]
- Laura LiPumaDesign
Notes
Purple Rain is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Prince.
Corresponding releases:
Singles:
When Doves Cry
Let's Go Crazy
Purple Rain
I Would Die 4 U
Take Me With U
Film:
Purple Rain (movie)
Live (home video / reissued in 2017 on the 'Ultimate Collector's Edition' which was supplemented in 2020 with an audio only release)
Awards:
Academy Awards/Oscars 1985 (Best Music, Original Song Score)
Brit Awards 1985 (Best Soundtrack)
Grammy Awards 1985 (Best Album of Instrumental Score written for a Motion Picture or Television Special)
Corresponding releases:
Singles:
When Doves Cry
Let's Go Crazy
Purple Rain
I Would Die 4 U
Take Me With U
Film:
Purple Rain (movie)
Live (home video / reissued in 2017 on the 'Ultimate Collector's Edition' which was supplemented in 2020 with an audio only release)
Awards:
Academy Awards/Oscars 1985 (Best Music, Original Song Score)
Brit Awards 1985 (Best Soundtrack)
Grammy Awards 1985 (Best Album of Instrumental Score written for a Motion Picture or Television Special)
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![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 925 110-1 | UK & Europe | 1984 | UK & Europe — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Stereo, Allied Pressing | Warner Bros. Records – 25110-1, Warner Bros. Records – 1-25110, Warner Bros. Records – 9 25110-1 | US | 1984 | US — 1984 | ||||
![]() | Purple Rain Cassette, Album, Dolby HX Pro | Warner Bros. Records – 92 51104 | Canada | 1984 | Canada — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain Cassette, Album, SR, White, Dolby HX Pro, B NR | Warner Bros. Records – 9 25110-4, Warner Bros. Records – 4-25110 | US | 1984 | US — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Purple | Warner Bros. Records – 925 110-1 | Scandinavia | 1984 | Scandinavia — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain Cassette, Album, Grey Paper Labels | Warner Bros. Records – 925 110-4 | Europe | 1984 | Europe — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 92 51101 | Canada | 1984 | Canada — 1984 | ||||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 925 110-1 | Europe | 1984 | Europe — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Club Edition, Columbia House | Warner Bros. Records – W1-25110, Warner Bros. Records – 1-25110 | US | 1984 | US — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Limited Edition, Purple | Warner Bros. Records – P-13021 | Japan | 1984 | Japan — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Club Edition | Warner Bros. Records – 41 685 9, Bertelsmann Club – 41 685 9 | Europe | 1984 | Europe — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Club Edition | Warner Bros. Records – 32 276-8 | Germany | 1984 | Germany — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 92 5110-1 | Italy | 1984 | Italy — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 6042, Discos Philips Colombia – 6042 | Colombia | 1984 | Colombia — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 25110-1 | New Zealand | 1984 | New Zealand — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 925110-1 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 925 110-1 | Greece | 1984 | Greece — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Club Edition, CRC | Warner Bros. Records – W1-25110, Warner Bros. Records – W1 25110 | Canada | 1984 | Canada — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 26.132 | Brazil | 1984 | Brazil — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – FLWB-6281 | Mexico | 1984 | Mexico — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain Cassette, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 925 110-4 | Europe | 1984 | Europe — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Limited Edition, Purple | Warner Bros. Records – 25110-1, Warner Bros. Records – 1-25110 | US | 1984 | US — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Club Edition | Warner Bros. Records – 25110-1, Warner Bros. Records – 1-25110 | US | 1984 | US — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Purple, Poster | Warner Bros. Records – LWB-6281 | Mexico | 1984 | Mexico — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Purple | Warner Bros. Records – 925 110-1 | Europe | 1984 | Europe — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Purple | Warner Bros. Records – 925 110-1 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – LWBS-6281, WEA – LWBS-6281 | Mexico | 1984 | Mexico — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 25110-1 | Australia | 1984 | Australia — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – LL 925 110-1, Warner Bros. Records – 925110-1 | Spain | 1984 | Spain — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 925 110-1 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 925 110-1 | Netherlands | 1984 | Netherlands — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, 125g, Edited 7 Trax | Warner Bros. Records – 25110-1, Oasis Records (4) – OLW-316 | South Korea | 1984 | South Korea — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – 759 92-5110-1 | Portugal | 1984 | Portugal — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – BAN 925110-1 | Israel | 1984 | Israel — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – WBC 1573 | South Africa | 1984 | South Africa — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Purple Rain CD, Album, Target, Grey/Red | Warner Bros. Records – 9 25110-2 | UK, Europe & US | 1984 | UK, Europe & US — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain Cassette, Album, Club Edition | Warner Bros. Records – W4 25110 | US | 1984 | US — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Purple | Warner Bros. Records – 925 110-1 | Netherlands | 1984 | Netherlands — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album, Stereo | Warner Bros. Records – P-13021 | Japan | 1984 | Japan — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Purple Rain LP, Album | Warner Bros. Records – 3070, WEA – 3070 | Venezuela | 1984 | Venezuela — 1984 | New Submission |
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Reviews
- Edited 2 days agoLike people have said, the mix is smashed at parts. I’ve got a respectable setup (Sony PS-X800 linear tracker with an AT VMN540ML) The loud ending of purple rain is a prime example. The rumbling crescendo breaks up as if it were distorted. It’s not IGD, it’s straight up too much signal causing the needle to slam around.
Other than that phenomenon happening during especially loud parts, this cut is pretty damn good - Edited one month agoThis US press is the one to get.
The Japanese press sounded very bright, flat and fatiguing, The European press sounded a bit dull with less detail. This US press has better soundstage, balance and detail with great dynamics and depth. - I think they have a typo in the above info. It says it's mastered at "RTI" and I'm pretty sure RTI is a pressing plant only. Can someone confirm this? Can someone also confirm if OR if not there are any digital steps in this release?
- Bought mine from a Target brand new, side 1 plays perfect apart from the second track due static, side 2…I played the first few minutes only two listen to a lot of back ground noise/static, upon inspection side 2 has a lot of marks which do not move after clean, should not have passed QC
I’d return it, but unfortunately I was passing thru Syracuse from Florida to Canada so no joy on that one, not even going to sell it on, destined for my local charity shop. Unfortunate as this is a great album. - The Prince Store as well as Electric Fetus still have copies in stock for $35. Don't spend more than that.
- Released alongside the film of the same name, it catapulted him to superstardom, and it's easy to see why. This record is a whirlwind of raw emotion, infectious funk, and guitar heroics, all wrapped up in Prince's unique brand of rock and roll.
From the opening chords of "Let's Go Crazy" to the fading echoes of the title track, Purple Rain takes you on a journey. It's a rollercoaster ride through love, loss, and redemption, with Prince as your guide. His vocals are raw and powerful, shifting from a seductive falsetto to a gritty growl in the blink of an eye. And his guitar playing? Forget about it. The man shreds.
The Revolution provides a rock-solid foundation, with Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman's keyboards adding layers of texture and depth. The songs are incredibly catchy. "When Doves Cry" with its stripped-down, almost minimalist production, still sounds fresh and innovative today. "I Would Die 4 U" is a synth-funk masterpiece that'll have you dancing in the streets. And then there's "Purple Rain" itself, a power ballad for the ages, with Prince's guitar solo soaring into the stratosphere.
Sure, some of the lyrics might be a little cheesy in retrospect, and the album's definitely a product of its time. But that's part of its charm. Purple Rain is a snapshot of Prince at his creative peak, a raw and unapologetic expression of his artistic vision. It's an album that continues to resonate with fans today, reminding us of the power of music to move us, to inspire us, and to transport us to another world. - What's up, Prince fam! I have an early copy of the LP without a cover. Is anyone parting ways with one I could purchase?
- This is how all present-day vinyl releases should sound, work and look. Fits perfectly on the spindle. Flat. Quiet. Strong, dynamic output with little or no distortion and compression. And it didn't cost a fortune.
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