OK, I am a longtime Prince fan but an internet noob
Recently branching out has led me to the realization that, although I own tons of P's albums, [Asking for boots snip - luv4u] . Sad for me. Now to correct it; I can't go on like this
Besides the obvious ommissions (which will be collected soon, such as For You and upgrades to CD versions, etc) [Asking for boots snip - luv4u]
I have searched ebay and found strangely titled albums, bootlegs I suppose, that I am leary of.
Are they good? Quality?
[Asking for boots snip - luv4u]Thanks in advance, I have included a list of my collection of Prince material to help give all of you an idea of what I have/what I am missing!

Which collections (ebay or other venues) to purchase?
Thanks again!




1980 Dirty Mind (on Cassette only)
1981 Controversy (on cassette only)
1982 1999
1984 Purple Rain
1985 Around The World In A Day
1986 Parade
1987 Sign O' The Times
1988 Lovesexy
1989 Batman
1990 Graffiti Bridge
1991 Diamonds And Pearls
1992
1993 The Hits / The B-Sides

1994 Come
1994 Black Album
1995 The Gold Experience
1996 Girl 6
1996 Chaos And Disorder
1996 Emancipation
1997 Crystal Ball / The Truth
1998 Newpower Soul
1999 The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale
1999 Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic
2001 The Rainbow Children
2004 Musicology
2004 The Chocolate Invasion
2004 The Slaughterhouse
2006 3121

I also have

1999 New Master
1995 Purple Medley
1995 The Beautiful Experience


Hopefully I didn't miss much...anything I find not listed, Ill add.
Also, I am copying this post to the Housequake forums for additional help!
Justin

We can help point you in the direction of official releases, but its against org policy to help you in the bootleg arena,

Sorry.

You know...I just read the rules over and realized this is bordering on "wrong". I am sorry; I didn't mean it to be about bootlegs...
I honestly meant to genuinly fill out my collection.
I see alot of people refer to songs that I have never heard or heard of and just wanted advice on how to be able to enjoy more of Prince's music.
Sorry if I offended anyone in anyway. It is/was seriously unintended.

Kalidor said:

Not to worry.

You do need to get the Madhouse albums though!

OK, that's a great start and suggestion.
One thing...are all of the albums under Madhouse's discography Prince's?
Any in particular? All of 'em?
Thanks again!

I just saw a Madhouse album that was all Maddona covers?!
wth?!

I assume not this one, right?

Kalidor said:

That is a different Madhouse, they had a couple of minor UK chart hits a few years back with Madonna covers - nothing to do with Prince's Madhouse projects.


Obviously can't say WHERE to get bootlegs, but you have the internet at your fingertips - it shouldn't be too difficult for you.

If you're looking for a comprehensive bootleg set - I suggest tracking down Thunderball's 'The Work' series, which pretty much collected 99% of all widely circulating out-takes at the time it was put together, much of which had already been 'released' by themselves previously on various other bootleg sets.

The Testament/Revelation mp3 set is also just as comprehensive (I forget which came first, but one succeeded the other).

Then there are other fan releases based on 'The Work' idea like 'Work It' and 'Tweakin'' - Again, you have the internet, it shouldn't be too difficult for you to find them yourself.

To help with official releases:
Official Prince/associate releases

Read the FAQs http://www.prince.org/msg/7/145050

And also it's against site Rules to ask "Where can I get" boots.... Discussing is ok


And on that note .....