Prince & The New Power Generation – Diamonds And Pearls
| Label: | NPG Records – 603497843817, Warner Records – R1 25379 |
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| Format: | |
| Country: | Worldwide |
| Released: | |
| Genre: | Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop |
| Style: | Minneapolis Sound, Contemporary R&B, Funk, Pop Rock |
Tracklist
| A1 | Thunder | 5:45 | |
| A2 | Daddy Pop | 5:16 | |
| A3 | Diamonds And Pearls | 4:43 | |
| B1 | Cream | 4:12 | |
| B2 | Strollin' | 3:46 | |
| B3 | Willing And Able | 4:59 | |
| B4 | Gett Off | 4:31 | |
| C1 | Walk Don't Walk | 3:07 | |
| C2 | Jughead | 4:56 | |
| C3 | Money Don't Matter 2 Night | 4:46 | |
| C4 | Push | 5:52 | |
| D1 | Insatiable | 6:39 | |
| D2 | Live 4 Love (Last Words From The Cockpit) | 6:59 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – NPG Records, LLC
- Copyright © – NPG Records, LLC
- Licensed To – Warner Records Inc.
- Record Company – Warner Music Group
- Record Company – Paisley Park Records
- Mastered At – Precision Mastering
- Published By – NPG Music Publishing, LLC.
- Published By – Universal Music Works
- Published By – Michael Anthony Music
- Published By – Mack Dog Music
- Published By – Warner/Chappell
- Published By – Kirky J. Music
- Published By – Mattie Lucille Publishing
- Recorded At – Paisley Park Studios
- Recorded At – Olympic Studios
- Recorded At – Warner-Pioneer Studio
- Mixed At – Larrabee Sound Studios
- Lacquer Cut At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
- Remastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
- Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BM61935
Credits
- Art Direction – Jeff Gold, Tom Recchion
- Cover [Cover Photo Of Prince], Photography By [Cover Photo Of Prince] – Randee St. Nicholas
- Design – Greg Ross
- Design [Eye Logo] – Stephanie Bennett (4)
- Engineer [2nd Engineer] – Brian Poer (tracks: A1, C2, C4, D1, D2), David Friedlander* (tracks: C4), Ray Hahnfeld* (tracks: B4), Steve Noonan (tracks: A1, B4, C2, C4), Sylvia Massy (tracks: D1), Tim Penn* (tracks: A2 to B1, B3, C3, D1, D2)
- Hair – Earl Jones (6), Phillip Carreon*
- Lacquer Cut By – BG*
- Make-Up – Cheryl Nick, Kasha Breuning, Robyn Lynch*
- Mastered By – Michael Koppelman, Stephen Marcussen
- Mixed By – Keith Cohen (tracks: A2, B1), Michael Koppelman (tracks: A1, A3, B3, C1 to C3, D1), Tom Garneau (tracks: C1)
- 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
- Recorded By – Matt Larson (tracks: B2, B3, C3), Michael Koppelman (tracks: A1 to D2)
- Remastered By [Uncredited] – Bernie Grundman
Notes
Hype sticker on shrink-wrap:
Prince's Iconic 1991 Album Remastered For The First Time
Includes "Gett Off" "Cream" and "Diamonds And Pearls"
Limited-Edition 180g
2-LP Clear Vinyl
Housed in foil-wrap cover with spot varnish on front/back cover and spine. Issued with records in printed inner sleeves..
Record labels show artist as "Prince And The N.P.G." and add "Original Album Remastered" before tracklist.
On cover:
℗ & © 2023, 1991 NPG Records, LLC, under exclusive license to Warner Records Inc., a Warner Music Group Company, for the world outside the U.S.A.
Made in Germany. R1 25379 / 603497843817
"Made in Germany" sticker affixed on rear shrink-wrap.
In runouts, "1X", "T1", "2V" are mirrored. All is etched.
Prince's Iconic 1991 Album Remastered For The First Time
Includes "Gett Off" "Cream" and "Diamonds And Pearls"
Limited-Edition 180g
2-LP Clear Vinyl
Housed in foil-wrap cover with spot varnish on front/back cover and spine. Issued with records in printed inner sleeves..
Record labels show artist as "Prince And The N.P.G." and add "Original Album Remastered" before tracklist.
On cover:
℗ & © 2023, 1991 NPG Records, LLC, under exclusive license to Warner Records Inc., a Warner Music Group Company, for the world outside the U.S.A.
Made in Germany. R1 25379 / 603497843817
"Made in Germany" sticker affixed on rear shrink-wrap.
In runouts, "1X", "T1", "2V" are mirrored. All is etched.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 6 03497 82928 6
- Barcode (Scanned): 603497829286
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
- Rights Society: GMR
- Matrix / Runout (A side runout): R1-25379/603497843817-A BG 1X BM61935-01 A1
- Matrix / Runout (B side runout): R1-25379/603497843817-B BG T1 BM61935-01 B1
- Matrix / Runout (C side runout): R1-25379/603497843817-C BG BM61935-02 C1 2V
- Matrix / Runout (D side runout): R1-25379/603497843817-D BG BM61935-02 D1
- Other (Hype sticker): RCV1 25379 / 603497829286
Other Versions (5 of 167)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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Recently Edited | Diamonds And Pearls (2×LP, Album) | Paisley Park, Paisley Park | 7599-25379-1, WX 432 | Europe | 1991 | ||
| Diamonds And Pearls (CD, Album, Hologram Cover) | Paisley Park, Warner Bros. Records | 7599-25379-2 | Europe | 1991 | |||
Recently Edited | 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 |
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Reviews
I ended up getting this version since the white marble one I own is really noisy. This version is miles better, no surface noise at all besides for a few seconds at the end of Money Don't Matter 2 Night. Definitely glad I picked this up. Diamonds and Pearls is one of my favorite Prince albums so I'm happy to hear the remastering as it was meant to be heard.
I got the clear version and it may be the best sounding vinyl of my collection. Absolutely stunning. It’s definitely worth buying it.- I got the clear version and it may be the best sounding vinyl of my collection. Absolutely stunning. It’s definitely worth buying it.
- Edited 9 months agoNice sound, but wouldn't recommend clear vinyl, because of the strong roar between tracks, especially on sides two and three. At least that's the case with my copy. No crackles, but roar. I'd suggest better to buy black vinyl. Alwas better choice despite the looks.
Constant surface noise during the whole playback, but doesn't distract much from the music which is presented gloriously.- Made in Germany. R1 25379 / 603497843817
I think this is only the case for the releases sold in the US.
European versions do not have that"Made in Germany" sticker.
(I have both versions) 
It's definitely better sound quality than the original European press I had, and that's all I was looking for.
Magnífica reedición. Muy buen sonido y prensado a pesar de ser vinilo transparente.
Have to agree with the chorus - well presented, vinyl flat and quiet. Soundstage also the standout for me. Recommended.
This is good, so good. D&P wasn't an album I enjoyed as much as others, still there are tracks I really love like "money don't matter.." and this time without P's voice being distorted in this song. Bass kicks, dry and good timing, P's voice is perfect in the mix and crystal highs and huge soundstage. Wonderful next to the dead quiet pressing and the shiny look it is immaculate. Even the cover is of high quality, which is not always the case with todays reissues. Done with love! Highly recommended!
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