Telecaster5 said:

It needs to be the "1999" album era and the unreleased tracks from that era. That's when Prince was at his very best ever.

NorthC said:

I don't want any "deluxe" albums. I don't have Purple Rain Deluxe yet and the only reason I'll buy it in the near future is the CD of outtakes. That's what I want. The Vault vols. I, II, III etc etc...

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I'm hoping they get their shit worked out fast... do the deluxe versions for the general public and then add fan releases Vault I, II, etc. Much like what they are doing with Elvis's stuff still.

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Basically, do both. Make money on his legacy and also feed the fans (even at extortionate prices like $50 per CD (set))

mediumdry said:

It's not that difficult and can be done with free tools.

First step: rip the cd to a lossless format. I use a Mac, and I use XLD, but it is not the easiest tool (but not difficult either, with plenty of how-to's out there) For windows, I used to use exactaudiocopy, which I think is still updated. Most important part is to rip to lossless. Flac, apple lossless or even plain wave is the way to go. It needs to be lossless because you will compress later. If you re-compress an already compressed file the quality goes down fast. (remember taping over a cassette from a friend?)

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Second step: open the files in an audio editor. Audacity is a free option for all operating systems. Once you see the waveform, just play it. Hear how loud it sounds. Under the menu option "Effect", choose "Normalize". Just use the defaults and say ok. Play the music again. It will be louder. Success!

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Third step: save the file as an MP3. In the "File" menu, choose "Export Audio". Under "File Type", choose MP3. Change setting to suit your needs. The default might be fine, I like 320 stereo constant bit rate, but maybe you have another preference.

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Fourth step: copy the mp3 file to your phone!

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Once you've done that, you can start experimenting with other effects, like the compressor. Soon, you'll be as good as Josh Welton!

Awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to lay that out for me! I seriously appreciate it. Technological experimentation is a frightening prospect lol but on the journey to that rarified plateau of ability of Joshua Welton...I will do what it takes lol. Thanks again and all the best!

The Sign o the Times meets Crystal Ball and Dream Factory experience. At least 4 cds including the album remastered and loud (Adore in SURROUND sound), and 2 CDs of all the out takes for Camille, Crystal Ball, Dream Factory, The Dawn and Coco Boys, along with early unreleased versions of SOTT tracks like Strange Relationship (December 1985 with sitars).

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Included also a DVD of SOTT movie and at least 2 other shows (Madhouse, Its a hard life with Wally and Greg) and all sorts of Oddities.

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Pipe Dream, but a nice one.

mediumdry said:

NorthC said:

I don't want any "deluxe" albums. I don't have Purple Rain Deluxe yet and the only reason I'll buy it in the near future is the CD of outtakes. That's what I want. The Vault vols. I, II, III etc etc...

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I'm hoping they get their shit worked out fast...

thanks for all the responses... so are we thinking we'll see only one release a year??

Dimitri10 said:

Whatever it is they release, it better be quick. Die hard fans are not getting any younger and those are the one that will be buying the stuff.

Purple Rain Deluxe part II

but then a huge extensive box, like 10 discs/vinyls/blue ray or so, and an extensive book...

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with 1e Av concerts where the Album was recorded from,

more unreleased tracks,

demos,

alt versions,

interesting rehearsal(s),

movie versions,

detailed info on the recording processes, overdubs, etc of each track,

in depth comments on recordings by The Revolution / engineers, etc

Prince's own words on working on the album/movie (i'm sure there are some)

recorded conversations/talks by Prince and others involved in the studios (sunset, home, etc),

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excerpts of seperate channel recordings of P's vocal overdubs, best guitar or other instruments parts, etc... (to hear Prince play alone and work on songs, create music...)

a new/alterternative artwork from the same photoshoot sessions for PR cover,

all sorts of interesting pix from that era, private or official, backstage, on tour,

info on working with WB, etc

PR set stories, pictures, unreleased footage, bloopers, whatever,

original PR script (called Dreams) and the development to PR,

original score and outtakes to the movie

pix of written notes, lyrics, ideas, songs, letters, etc

pix and info on Prince's wardrobe for that whole era,

all the instruments played and used by Prince and The Revolution on record and live,

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compilation of the best of the PR tour Live DVD (1983)-1984-1985

backstage footage, pix, info, in depth stories by co-workers,

best of interviews, speeches, award performances, appearances, etc,

interviews or stories by the producers and dicrectors (Cavallo Ruffalo Fargnoli),

pix or footage of stage sets and used ideas, (like that crazy bath tub, ...)

tour stories by all involved...

the Purple craze and hot buzz going on at the time with fans all over the world, (short film)

the Minneapolis sound influence created and developed by Prince,

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official photoshoots and info done for Rolling Stone mag, etc

COLOURED or PICTURE DISCS please,

detailed art direction on making the album cover and inside poster, the PR fonts, etc

info on the motorcycle, Minneapolis and 1st Av, involving the making of PR,

ads and promotional material, merchandising, tourbook,

info on the singles and twelve inch, b-sides releases,

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short interview with Prince's fuckbuddies/girlfriends, family, friends, co-workers, (why not)

damn, even info on his (purple) underwear

(so basically just loads of insde info we don't know about, and no copied stories from released books on Prince please)

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as above, but then for all the side projects he worked on at the time;

Vanity 6

Apollonia 6

The Time

Sheila E

Mazaratti

The Revolution

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There is so much more to look for, release. relevant info for true fans.

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(Look at what the beatles released so far for instance... and how their fans are being spoiled over the years...)

Telecaster5 said:

I´d love to see a Lovesexy deluxe box with Rotterdam and/or Dortmund shows, beautiful pictures and all possible extra materials from that era... Is it asking too much?

Please

TrevorAyer said:

1999 Deluxe Edition, SOTT Deluxe Edition, Parade Dluexe Edition, Dirty Mind Deluex Edition, Around The World Deluxe Edition, Controversy Deluxe Edition. Then Camille, Crystall Ball and Dream Factory.

thedance said:

mediumdry said:

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Why put them together? The Black Album is his last piece of absolute genius and Lovesexy is his first fall from grace and the start of him only releasing partially satisfying albums. I don't think it does either album much good to combine them. If anything, give them both a deluxe treatment, but separate.

Lovesexy is a pop-funk masterpiece, very succesful in Europe, number 1 in the UK and sold very well in other EU countries as well..


It was some (strange) americans, that could not handle the sexxy cover art, and could not handle the kind of lovely but still "complex" sound.. but it's a 10/10 album, I love the sound deeply, a Prince-album top-5 behind PR, SOTT, 1999, nd maybe Parade....

Lovesexy.

I would not combine Lovesexy with The Black Album, though... you are right in that one, imho..

The sexxy cover art caused Walmart, the nation's biggest retailer, to refuse to stock the album.

None before many many years...

antonb said:

presskitboy said:

thedance said:

Lovesexy is a pop-funk masterpiece, very succesful in Europe, number 1 in the UK and sold very well in other EU countries as well..


It was some (strange) americans, that could not handle the sexxy cover art, and could not handle the kind of lovely but still "complex" sound.. but it's a 10/10 album, I love the sound deeply, a Prince-album top-5 behind PR, SOTT, 1999, nd maybe Parade....

Lovesexy.

I would not combine Lovesexy with The Black Album, though... you are right in that one, imho..

The sexxy cover art caused Walmart, the nation's biggest retailer, to refuse to stock the album.

Walmart are hypocrites but it's ok when it's a naked women it's called art but not when it's men it's offensive lol.

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Vannormal said:

Purple Rain Deluxe part II

but then a huge extensive box, like 10 discs/vinyls/blue ray or so, and an extensive book...

-

with 1e Av concerts where the Album was recorded from,

more unreleased tracks,

demos,

alt versions,

interesting rehearsal(s),

movie versions,

detailed info on the recording processes, overdubs, etc of each track,

in depth comments on recordings by The Revolution / engineers, etc

Prince's own words on working on the album/movie (i'm sure there are some)

recorded conversations/talks by Prince and others involved in the studios (sunset, home, etc),

-

excerpts of seperate channel recordings of P's vocal overdubs, best guitar or other instruments parts, etc... (to hear Prince play alone and work on songs, create music...)

a new/alterternative artwork from the same photoshoot sessions for PR cover,

all sorts of interesting pix from that era, private or official, backstage, on tour,

info on working with WB, etc

PR set stories, pictures, unreleased footage, bloopers, whatever,

original PR script (called Dreams) and the development to PR,

original score and outtakes to the movie

pix of written notes, lyrics, ideas, songs, letters, etc

pix and info on Prince's wardrobe for that whole era,

all the instruments played and used by Prince and The Revolution on record and live,

-

compilation of the best of the PR tour Live DVD (1983)-1984-1985

backstage footage, pix, info, in depth stories by co-workers,

best of interviews, speeches, award performances, appearances, etc,

interviews or stories by the producers and dicrectors (Cavallo Ruffalo Fargnoli),

pix or footage of stage sets and used ideas, (like that crazy bath tub, ...)

tour stories by all involved...

the Purple craze and hot buzz going on at the time with fans all over the world, (short film)

the Minneapolis sound influence created and developed by Prince,

-

official photoshoots and info done for Rolling Stone mag, etc

COLOURED or PICTURE DISCS please,

detailed art direction on making the album cover and inside poster, the PR fonts, etc

info on the motorcycle, Minneapolis and 1st Av, involving the making of PR,

ads and promotional material, merchandising, tourbook,

info on the singles and twelve inch, b-sides releases,

-

short interview with Prince's fuckbuddies/girlfriends, family, friends, co-workers, (why not)

damn, even info on his (purple) underwear

(so basically just loads of insde info we don't know about, and no copied stories from released books on Prince please)

+

as above, but then for all the side projects he worked on at the time;

Vanity 6

Apollonia 6

The Time

Sheila E

Mazaratti

The Revolution

-

There is so much more to look for, release. relevant info for true fans.

-

(Look at what the beatles released so far for instance... and how their fans are being spoiled over the years...)

This sounds like a great idea, but when you are blowing a project out to multiple discs of songs of dubious association and various out takes, you would isolating the market. Honesty 10 discs of SOTT or 1999 out takes would be costing in the 3 figures and realistically would sell a few hundred copies tops. Plus the fans they are trying to reach would complain and get all nerdy about mixes and start showing those graph things again.

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Warners PG have been quite wise with the two formats for PR deluxe, and no doubt will compare sales of the both and see which format is working more. Also whether PR Deluxe reached more casual fans wanting the 2cd set or the hardcore buying the expanded set. The approach may be flawed as Disc 2 the most wanted appeared on both editions.

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Also I think one a year at most, as the catalogue can only last so long before we are getting half finished ideas from 1999 with some nameless bimbo rapping on them.

mdmeridius said:

I'm really hoping for a SOTT remaster. I don't think 1999 really needs a remaster, and there are so many outtakes from the SOTT period (I need Rebirth Of The Flesh).

1999 is the one that need it the most. It sounds awful.

presskitboy said:

vainandy said:

It needs to be the "1999" album era and the unreleased tracks from that era. That's when Prince was at his very best ever.

JudasLChrist said:

Release 2 or 4 a year.

I agree.Why release one at a time? They could easily release several every year.

mdmeridius said: