One is a polished, over-dubbed, theater-ready production while the other is a raw rehearsal (or Prince claimed). The March 21, 1987 performance at First Avenue is the introduction to the SOTT tour band members and 6 tunes from the album plus Kiss and Girls and Boys.

Comparing the two shows is a bit like comparing the First Avenue show which debuted Wendy in '83 to the Syracuse show in '85. But I'll take the First Avenue shows anytime over the official releases.


So what's it gonna be, Sign 'O The Times or the First Avenue show?

Well, if there was a crystal clear, 5.1 surround sound version of Vallium circulating, then I'd definately choose that over SOTT. But as it stands, I'd choose SOTT. Of course, if there was a complete, crystal clear, 5.1 version of Miles At The Park, then that would beat out everything!
[Edited 1/11/06 16:07pm]

toejam said:

Well, quite frankly, I'm a little tired of the mega-pixels, digital zoom, ultra clear right in the face shots that show every pore and wrinkle. I miss the video of old that hid the blemmishes and made everything look like a dream. And 5.1 never got me too excited; just give me 2 track stereo and I'm good.

I might be able to watch that Rave 2000 concert if it were only shot like the old First Avenue shows.

Valium hands down.

His rhythm guitar kicks plenty ass on the Valium performance of Forever in my Life!

ok ..this proves i'm no super prince fan because i've never seen For those of u on Valium.

Give me Valium baby!!!!

i have a small sample vid from one of the joints on valium (dunno which song, haven't watched it in forever)...other than that i dunno about either one. i've heard nothing but good stuff about the ...valium boot, tho'.