Prince & The New Power Generation – Diamonds And Pearls

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Label:	Paisley Park – 7599-25379-1, Paisley Park – WX 432
Format:	2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country:	Europe
Released:	1991
Genre:	Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Minneapolis Sound, Contemporary R&B, Funk, Pop Rock

Tracklist

A1	Thunder Voice [All Voices], Instruments [All Instruments] – Prince	5:45
A2	Daddy Pop Vocals [Additional Vox] – Elisa*	5:16
A3	Diamonds And Pearls	4:43
B1	Cream	4:12
B2	Strollin'	3:46
B3	Willing And Able Vocals [Additional Vox By The Steeles] – Fred, J.D., Janice, Jearlyn, Jevetta* Vocals [Additional Vox By] – The Steeles	4:59
B4	Gett Off Flute – Eric Leeds	4:31
C1	Walk Don't Walk Vocals [Additional Vox] – Elisa*	3:06
C2	Jughead	4:56
C3	Money Don't Matter 2 Night	4:48
C4	Push	5:56
D1	Insatiable	6:37
D2	Live 4 Love (Last Words From The Cockpit)	6:58

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.
Copyright © – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Copyright © – WEA International Inc.
Recorded At – Paisley Park Studios
Recorded At – Olympic Studios
Recorded At – Warner-Pioneer Studio
Recorded At – Larrabee Sound Studios
Mastered At – Precision Mastering
Made By – Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
Pressed By – WMME Alsdorf
Manufactured By – Warner Bros. Records
Distributed By – Warner Bros. Records

Credits

Art Direction – Jeff Gold, Tom Recchion
Cover [Cover Photo], Photography By [Cover Photo] – Randee St. Nicholas
Design – Greg Ross
Design [Eye Logo] – Stephanie Bennett (4)
Lacquer Cut By – Hù*
Mastered By – Michael Koppelman, Stephen Marcussen
Mixed By – Keith Cohen (tracks: A2, B1), Michael Koppelman (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B3, C1 to C3, D1)
Performer [The New Power Generation], Backing Vocals [Backing Vox], Percussion – Damon Dickson, Kirk Johnson
Performer [The New Power Generation], Bass, Backing Vocals [Backing Vox] – Sonny T.
Performer [The New Power Generation], Drums – Michael B.*
Performer [The New Power Generation], Lead Vocals [Co-Lead backing Vox], Sampler [Purpleaxxe™ Sampler], Organ – Rosie Gaines
Performer [The New Power Generation], Rap [Lead Raps], Backing Vocals [Backing Vox] – Tony M.
Performer [The New Power Generation], Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals [Backing Vox] – Levi Seacer, Jr.*
Performer [The New Power Generation], Sampler [Purpleaxxe™ Sampler], Keyboards [Other Various Keys], Other [Sex Symbol] – Tommy Barbarella
Photography By [Photos of Prince And The New Power Generation By] – Joel Larson (2)
Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince, The New Power Generation

Notes

Back cover:
Back cover with embossed [Warner Music "W" logo]

The lyrics of Prince's rap (from 'Push', track C3) act as the tracklist. The 13 songs are highlighted with capital letters as follows:

[an 'eye logo' substitutes the letter "i" (in "I'm" & "I"), and 'horny pony' overwrites 'GETT OFF']

"It's ₁ THUNDER when I'm on the mike ₂ DADDY
POP is in the house and u're sho 2 like his
₃ DIAMONDS, sho 2 like his ³ PEARLS cuz I'm good
2 ₄ CREAM every boy and girl, I'm ₅ STROLLIN'
steadyhippoprockin' rollin', a ₆ WILLING AND
ABLE ₇ GETT [horny pony] OFF and I'm pumping 'em from
Pakistan 2 Poland, straight into yo town...snatchin' up
kiddies like a circus clown." ₈ WALK DON'T WALK
₉ JUGHEAD ₁₀ MONEY DON'T MATTER 2
NIGHT ₁₁ PUSH ₁₂ INSATIABLE ₁₃ LIVE 4 LOVE

UK: WX 432
7599-25379-1 Ⓦ
France: WE 358

© ℗ 1991 Warner Bros Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Made in Germany by [Warner 'W' logo] Warner Music Manufacturing Europe

Spine:
7599-25379-1 Prince and the N.P.G. Diamonds and pearls

Labels:
℗ 1991 Warner Bros Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
7599-25379-1
WX432

Dust sleeve 1:
[Lyrics & credits]
UK: WX 432
7599-25379-1/1
© 1991 Warner Bros Records Inc. for the U.S.

Dust sleeve 2
[The New Power Generation photo and credits]
UK: WX 432
7599-25379-1/2

Runouts
Runouts are stamped except for "Hù" and any stamper numbers that are etched

Similar editions:
Diamonds And Pearls (cover with embossed Warner "W" logo / vinyl with "Hù" signature in matrix) [this release]
Diamonds And Pearls cover without embossed Warner "W" logo / vinyl without "Hù" signature in matrix
Diamonds And Pearls cover without embossed Warner "W" logo / vinyl with "Hù" signature in matrix

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 7599-25379-1 9
Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A): 075992537919
Price Code: Ⓦ
Price Code (France): WE 358
Label Code: LC 0392
Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
Other (Embossed on back cover): [Warner 'W' logo]
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-A4x Hù
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-B5X Hù
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 1): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-C4 X Hù
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 1): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-D4 Hù
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 3): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-A4XX Hù 14
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 3): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-B5X Hù 7
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 3): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-C4XX Hù 2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 3): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-D4 Hù 56
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 6): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-A4 Hù 24
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 6): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-B5 X Hù 30
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 6): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-C4 Hù 30
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 6): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-D4 Hù 17
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 7): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-A4XX Hù 4
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 7): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-B5X Hù 78
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 7): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-C4 X Hù 41
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 7): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-D4 Hù 47
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 8): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-A4X Hù 31
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 8): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-B5X Hù 48
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 8): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-C4 X Hù 22
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 8): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-D4XX Hù 3
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 9): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-A4XX 6 Hù
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 9): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-B4X Hù 89
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 9): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-C4X 44 Hù
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 9): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-D4 Hù 49
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 10): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-A4XX Hù 25
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 10): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-B5xx Hù
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 10): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-C4X Hù 59
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 10): WMME Alsdorf 759 925379-1-D4XX Hù 6

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Diamonds And Pearls (CD, Album, Hologram Cover)	Paisley Park, Warner Bros. Records	7599-25379-2	Europe	1991
	Diamonds And Pearls (CD, Album, SRC Pressing)	Paisley Park, Warner Bros. Records	9 25379-2	US	1991
Recently Edited	Diamonds And Pearls (Cassette, Album, Holographic Sleeve)	Paisley Park, Warner Bros. Records, Paisley Park, Warner Bros. Records	7599-25379-4, WX 432C	Europe	1991
	Diamonds And Pearls (CD, Album, Club Edition)	Paisley Park, Warner Bros. Records	9 25379-2	US	1991
Recently Edited	Diamonds And Pearls (CD, Album, Stereo)	Paisley Park, Warner Bros. Records	CD 25379	Canada	1991

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Reviews

dbasile Aug 25, 2023
This Is Another One Of Prince's Many Masterpieces, Every Song Is Killer And I Love That Early 90's Sound The Record Has. The Vinyl Kicks Ass Sound Quality Wise But The Sleeve Itself Seems To Be Rather Lightweight Construction Wise And Easily Damageable If Your Not Careful.
unprogrammedminds Jan 23, 2023
Does anyone why D&P, Prince's best selling album of the '90s, has yet to be reissued on vinyl? In fact, all of P's final '90s releases on Warner Bros. except Chaos & Disorder have yet to be. Graffiti Bridge, D&P, The Symbol album, Come and even the Vault ...Old Friends 4 Sale all are overdue for remastered digital and (especially) vinyl reissues.
alonelikeastone Aug 4, 2021
I got very very ripped off from a seller on discogs for a copy of this. I got a bit of money back but I would not have paid what I did. Ones NEAT MINT is my beat to shit and stored loose in sand paper drawer.
ANyhoooo, I got a new used copy today and hot damn, I am excited to have a real Near Mint pressing. Loving it.
No1HalloSpaceboy Jan 20, 2021
Got my copy second hand and its clearly been well-loved (slight sibilance from both Side A and B - even with a brand new eliptical), aside from that my copy is in excellent condition.

I have to agree with many of the other comments about this LP being extremely dynamic and rich. Its just a really damn good pressing. Absolutely chuffed to bits with the fact that this is my first Prince LP.
fmian77 Sep 3, 2020
Ooof.. this sounds soooo good it's my go to when I want to give an example of what a great mastered record sounds like. Digital formats just don't sound this good! Mightily impressed!
April_Snow Feb 11, 2020
I just love this album - rich and full and dynamic - always been one of my favourites from Prince - so much detail on vinyl compared to CD versions - so glad I searched for this and got a copy thanks to Discogs :-))